Recent content by OurLittleFarm

Sammi - Thank you for the link it is very helpfull and easy to understand. I think this is the way we will go. DH & DS both liked this and feel they can do it if they have to.

Thank you all for the advice and suggestions. The more I thought about it the more I was sure they were wrong. It just didn't seem right.

I wanted to worm my chickens because even though I haven't seen any wierd poo or anything it's been a year and I figured it wouldn't hurt. (Egg production has also gone down.) So i go to TSC and they say to use Terramycin and sell me 2- 6.4oz packages. They said to put I pack in my 5 Gal...

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Yes they do!!! DH was wondering the same thing. He just wouldn't believe me. So when we culled a few weeks ago he and his brother tried it. They actually had a hard time catching one of them.

How old is this bunny? Is it old enough to be off of its momma? That will make a difference too. If the ASPCA won't help (some wild animals they just don't) try finding someone who hunts with dogs. They usually know someone who raises rabbits to train the dogs. They would know what to do...

I would call a Wildlife Conservation Office and ask if there is anything they can do. Just tell them they are swooping down even when you go out there and now you are afraid to go out. It is against the law in most places for us to mess with them. But some of these agencies can and will...

Are they laying as usual? Is their poop normal? I would watch to see if the RIRs are freeranging in places the Buffs aren't. If that is the case I would take a good look at what is in the area they are ranging in.

Which breeds are dying? How old are they? What are you feeding them? Are they in a fenced run or do they free-range? Have you introduced anything new to the environment or any new treats or food?

You could also try putting duct tape on a wire hanger (or something else semi-flexible) with the sticky side out. Swipe it around in there and see if you get anything. PS: I would also give him some benedryl and put him to bed early tonight.

We wouldn't be in this situation if everyone was responsable with regards to their animals. Some people intentionally hide problems in their flocks or herds. These are the people we need to be mad at. I know people who say "don't have anything tested and don't have any necropsies done because...

They should. Or if you have a TSC near you they would have it. I think even a Poultry Nuti-drench would work too.

If it were me I would cull it. Simply because I look at quality of life. I can't stand to see them suffer. It will more than likely be lonely even if you do find it a companion. And just about all animals will pick on the one that is different. I find it a little odd that they check...

I am so glad to here that others have dogs that eat poop. I have been so embarassed because our 2 dogs will eat poop from any animal around here.

When mine starts whining about his space being infringed upon I start tossing the stuff he leaves on my kitchen table, counters, washer and dryer out into the yard. At that point he shuts up.