Thanks for the update, Renee. Good to hear that you don't have any more losses. Some birds just don't have the longevity gene and only make it a couple of years.
Stay Safe ... bigz
Any update to report Renee?
The cooper hawks are relentless here. I haven't had any losses lately, but only because the hens are being left out for a couple hours in the late afternoon while I supervise their movement.
I'll be glad when they (hawks) migrate south.
Deer were hungry for squash...
My concern would be the farmers field since it has been sprayed often. They do caution on the round up bottle not to allow farm animals to have access to the fields. The standing water could also have residue in it. just a hunch, but the only help I can offer.
Good Luck!
Stay Safe ... bigz
Wow she is a 90 degree scorcher out there today.
Good thing the hens coop and run are in the shade. It's prolly better to leave them there, rather than have them running around panting today.
The move of the pullets from the brooder to the coop went really well, and they are enjoying their...
Maybe she likes all the attention she is getting EE.
My peeps in the brooder need to get out to the big coop. I've been so busy with other things, that I haven't finished the predator proofing yet, but now it needs to get done...
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Good to hear you finally have the corn planted Jim.
It should germinate really fast with all the rain we are getting. We are about to get another big storm
in the next few minutes. I already have over 50 gallons of rain water stored. No need to save anymore right now.
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Back up and running here. I was forced to upgrade my puter. The old one finally gave up trying to work.
Plenty of rain here in the past couple days. The heavy soil here is showing some puddles now.
The peeps are doing great and really growing fast.
Good to see all is well with everyone.
Stay...
The cost for the electric fence isn't an issue bl4.
The cooper hawks here in the woods would pick
off the whole flock, one at a time. They sit up in
the trees and plop down on a bird when it's to
their liking. They are brazening enough to just sit
and watch you walk away and then attack.
My new...
Funny thing is that it's the same coop and pen that
never had a problem with coons, until like you said Tor
an older smarter more strength coon comes along.
I'm lucky to have a second coop to hold the remaining birds until I can get the coop and pen secure.
Good thing I have peeps coming...
It's war against the coons here too now. First time I ever had a problem with them. Big coon managed to get under the coop and into the pen and then worked his body against the pen and the building to get high enough and bust a window screen and get in. Killed 8 hens and injured one. Moved the...
I have 12 rainbow layers coming from Sunnyside on June 5.
I hope they turn out to be decent layers. I have no experience with them.
Hope the hens turn back on for you EE. Once they get used to the fresh digs, they will be happy again.
They hate change,
even if it's good for them LOL!
Stay...
Come on nice weather, you need to show your face!
Right now, we have 49f and that's just not good enough.
I'm still holding off on planting any squash seeds. They hate cold ground and will fail for sure.
I suppose the wild turkeys are happy season is over too.
I've had good success with the...
It's better to be safe than sorry when growing maters.
You can always freeze or give away the extras.
It's finally happening! We are getting some much needed
rain. This really is a blessing seeing how dry the ground actually is.
63 in the house this morning, so I broke down and built a fire ...