Yes we are in Maine and I know we have those types of predators in our state however, where we live the chances of those are relatively small besides a raccoon. She went missing in broad daylight so I’m not thinking it was a raccoon. There is also no sign of a struggle in any way. No feathers...
We are generally predator free. We have squirrels and chipmunks and that’s it. My grandfather in law has a jack russell terrier that sometimes wanders up to our house. I’m wondering if she got her...and if so, I’m going to be super annoyed. After all it’s MY forever chicken. Luckily it wasn’t my...
We just started fully free ranging our chickens about a week and a half ago. So far they’ve all done really well. I got home from a short trip out and all of a sudden one is missing. Of course it’s one we “tagged” as a forever pet. The remaining 9 have started “crying out” - best way I can...
Thank you all so much! I am already obsessed, as this is my first round of chicks/hens, and I can’t wait to expand further!!! My main goal was to have them lay and then after they stop, replace them and put them in my freezer. I’ve heard lots of mixed messages about the toughness that would be...
Good evening (Eastern Time, Maine, USA)! I just became a member here after using this site for a few months now. I became a first time chicken mama to 10 BO chicks at the end of May. My babies are 2 months old now and I’m really enjoying learning everything I can about them!
My name is Kristen...