What kinda area is the OP talkin about to begin with, I don't think he's hunting, just defending. Is his yard a typical in town backyard, a suburban half acre lot, or is he out in Gods country and can see the animal comin a mile off? We can give opinions all day but without more information from...
NYboy, I'm gonna assume you're in town since you said your yard has a four foot fence around it, so your backstop is more than likely someone elses property or house. A shotgun would be my first consideration and like others stated a .410 would fit your needs. But just for fun look at the Taurus...
Hi there, welcome to BYC from a fellow Missourian. There's a Mo thread ( I think thats what it's called) on here. I copied something, I hope it takes you to where I'm talking about https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=26
If this isnt right just look under the Where are you...
Welcome, you definitely came to the right place to learn. I never realized that chickens hated snow till we got coated this weekend, had to force the girls out and then they went and hid under everything they could find. Thirty inches means yours would be hiding for a long time.
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Hi MOChickenz, I am in House Springs.
And I'm in between, I live on Hillsboro House Springs Rd. Closer to the Hillsboro end, Hi everyone and Merry Christmas!
Good morning everyone, another new guy from MO. I live in Jefferson County about 30 mi south of St. Louis. I re-started chickens again this year and have 47 birds of different varieties, mostly RIR and Barred Rock, I'm in it for the eggs. This spring I will add on and go for some duel purpose...
From one newbie to another Welcome and everyone is right this sight is very addictive. Just as a heads up, use the search button in the top row to answer alot of your questions, I learned that from a couple people on here. You'll enjoy lookin around here they have the most coop ideas I've seen...