Recent content by Murrmade

  1. Murrmade

    Flock Additions, Need Advice.

    Believe it or not, chickens have been known to kill mice, so don't worry too much about them unless you do notice your food disappearing faster.
  2. Murrmade

    Okay what would you do with this pest

    Drowning is actually not that bad of a way to go. Just the first few seconds when you start panicking. My son does some trapping and he will hit them over the head to knock them out then just tie a rock fast to them. They never feel a thing... Except for when you hit them.
  3. Murrmade

    WHAT pulls a chicken out through the coop fence ?

    I am definitely sure now that it is a hawk that has taken your chickens. I have 1/2x1/2 wrapped around my coop. I Wrapped it around after loosing a chick to a hawk. I almost lost another chicken to a hawk today that was chasing around our chickens that were roaming but luckily my son and dog...
  4. Murrmade

    WHAT pulls a chicken out through the coop fence ?

    I have seen hawks do this to my own chickens and I have heard of eagles and large hawks pulling turkey through large fencing.
  5. Murrmade

    Okay what would you do with this pest

    1000 FPS and higher pellet rifle will do the job with two+ pellets. They make pretty quiet pellet rifles. Also, if possible, try clubbing it. Or you could try shaking the trap and kicking it and just scare the heck out of the animal and it may possibly avoid your place.
  6. Murrmade

    Week olds at School?

    Hello! I am wondering if it is alright if my son takes in 4 of our week old Black Star chicks into school for a day. I would drop them off at school and then pick them up later that evening. Just so you know the mentally and age of the students, he is in the 9th grade. Thank you for the input!
  7. Murrmade

    Rhode Island Red--Cockerel?

    Agreed.
  8. Murrmade

    Rhode Island Red--Cockerel?

    .:UPDATE:. I have been looking for hackle and or saddle feathers but I am not able to find any. I have also been comparing images (I know this isn't too accurate) of "Rocky" and found out HE might be "Rocksy". ^^ I will bring more updates as I discover more.
  9. Murrmade

    We're pretty, but what are we?

    I have to agree, the top one is def a Black Star.
  10. Murrmade

    Rhode Island Red--Cockerel?

    I take it it is a cockerel. Majority rules... I too am leaning towards it being a cockerel. Thank you for your help!
  11. Murrmade

    Rhode Island Red--Cockerel?

    I am wondering if one of my Rhode Island Reds is a cockerel. This is my first time raising chickens and I am having trouble deciding if one is a rooster or hen due to its larger comb. They are about 2 months and and 10 days.
See more
Back
Top Bottom