Recent content by nothingincommon

I chose the life of my hens and to follow the law. Everyone is different.

I would advise against CO for anyone who ever finds this thread in the future. Without a doubt i would recommend a .22

.22 is definitely a better option, like you guys mentioned.

in order to do that and be ok with it i would have to build a big enough outdoor enclosure. As it stands they forage 3 acres and they love it. Id rather not cage them in. Not sure if this is doing the right thing, but i dont think i have another choice given the circumstances. at least i am...

I called animal control. They said they dont pickup live raccoons

Ill let you know how it goes. I reckon 10 minutes should do the job, i hope!

yea, sorry thats what I meant

Not too sure but ill trap as many as possible

cant risk getting bitten

He's in here, I dont think he has rabies as he was out and about during the day chasing after chickens.. I dont know how I would get a knife in there..

He's taken out 6 of my chickens. Florida doesnt allow transporting/relocating them and local animal control says they wont take him. Im left with 2 options: release or kill. Which means I really only have one option. I have read all about the "best" way to do it. 1) I have a 9mm and 30-06 rifle...

Here's what was left of my Plymouth :(

I'll try introducing them after 2-3 weeks and make it so they can run for cover underneath something if the older ones get aggressive. Thanks so much for all the advice. Cheers!

Looks like you guys were spot on .. looks exactly like a turkey vulture. Well done! Are you sure they don't kill chickens?

I'll try to get a closer shot. It could very well be a turkey vulture. I have seen them dive down towards the chickens in the past but I haven't seen a kill directly.