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    Weapon suggestion

    Quote: I disagree with some of this. The little .17 is extremely lethal on raccoon sized predators at up to about 100 yards: The bullet just explodes, with considerable damage and very humane instant kills. Now, on bigger stuff, coyotes, bobcats, it's probably not enough gun, and the very...
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    Wolf

    I'm not particularly bloodthirsty, but I must say, if I see something killing my livestock and I can kill it first, I will. Bill
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    Wolf

    Quote: I'd try a .22--250 with a 9X scope. Bill
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    ? About hawks in winter.

    We have hawks all year, mostly Redtail and Cooper's. They will all attack chickens. I think it's worse in winter because there is less cover. Bill
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    How cold hardy are Marans?

    Quote: Checked the thread: Nothing helpful One poster in Louisiana says his are fine. Winters are a little colder here in Michigan. Bill
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    A New Gun

    Let me put in another plug for the .17 HRM. Very deadly at close range--much more so than the .22 lr. Plus, the bullet is quite frangilble (meaning it will break up) and less apt to richochet if ya miss. It is somewhat noiser than the .22, but far, far less noisy than the .223 or similar...
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    How cold hardy are Marans?

    I have a couple, live in Michigan, and have read contradictory reports. Opinions? Thanks, Bill
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    non-leathal hawk deterant

    SSS is my advice. Bill
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    Guns n Stuff

    Quote: Good advice here; the 17 HMR is like a death ray at close (under 100 yards) range. The bullet is very frangible and richochets are rare. No recoil and easy for novices to shoot. Inherently accurate. Get a lightweight scoped rifle and you're in business. Bill
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    Always shoot coyotes?

    Quote: Warning shots won't do much good: The coyote will be back. Shoot to kill. Bill
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    Feel a bit bad about killing a rat...

    The only good rat is a dead rat. Bill
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    Coopers Hawk

    Cooper's Hawks are very bold--almost "tame" sometimes and will stake out bird feeders. They are bird-eating hawks, basically, and are bad news. Keep an eye on him. Bill
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    Another Small Hawk

    Unlikely a Merlin. Most likely a sharp-shinned or a Cooper's. The latter are accipiters and make their living eating birds. They can be quite bold and fearless, and I wouldn't trust 'em around chickens for a minute. Bill
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    Owl!

    Last night at dusk, shortly after the chickens had been safely closed in for the night, I walked down to a lightly wooded area near a small creek on our property. Behind this creek is a large woods. I had heard the unmistakable hoot of an owl a little earlier, and I had my binoculars. High in...
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    whats the best treat your chickens love?

    Swiss cheese. Bill
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