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INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!
Haha, thanks. I am moving because my mother in law is pretty suffocating, it's gotten a lot worse since I got married. I also don't have time to keep up with the yard work associated with living on lots of land...I'm starting student teaching in the fall and I won't have a lot of time. I'm not...- ShawnaScott
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INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!
Hi guys! It's been several months since I've been on here! Since I've been off, I've had the chance to move into Lafayette into a new subdivision. I know to most of you on here that doesn't sound like good news, but I am ecstatic. It's part of the "Neighborhood Revitalization Project" which...- ShawnaScott
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Chickens Disappearing from Hen House
Hello all! I've had a bad year for coyotes/hawks, so I decided a couple of months ago to not let the chickens free range any more. They've literally been inside a large, well ventilated (but all the windows/vents are covered in chicken wire) coop for two months solid. I've been noticing that I...- ShawnaScott
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OMG, chicken sale! I will have to go! Thanks! Thank you! But (on hatching the eggs) I would not be able to part with the roos, or eat them. I just get too attached, and then I wind up with a flock that is half roos. I am definitely interested in more EE, I have two and they are gorgeous! I...- ShawnaScott
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Hello all! I just returned from my honeymoon, and I'm looking to build back up my flock after the coyote and dog attacks. I am finally getting my perimeter fence next week! Anyway, I came back to find that instead of 2 roosters, I have 6. Apparently some were late bloomers. If anyone has any...- ShawnaScott
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My neighbors have a very big, mean looking dog that could have gotten the chicken. I often walk to work (I live right down the road) and on more than one occasion I have felt that I was being followed/watched, only to turn around and see the dog following me. It is NOT friendly, I almost felt...- ShawnaScott
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Some did come back, so the coyotes only made off with two of my hens. Luckily my favorites came back! I would definitely be interested, where are you located? This summer has just not been kind to my hens! All my roosters pulled through, but the hens are dropping like flies! The funny thing...- ShawnaScott
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Apparently I am just a horrible chicken mother. Zach told me he was having a hard time finding all the chickens, and he thought that they had went into the corn. We went out to look for them, and I find a random bale of straw. I've asked everyone I know, and no one brought it. All but 5 of my...- ShawnaScott
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INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!
Oh yes, that have been me. My MIL has too many opinions for her own good. Or, rather, for my own good. Or my chicken's good. When she let out the two dogs yesterday, I almost got them back in. Winnie will listen if I use my "angry voice" but he has to know I'm not playing. So he'll lay down, but...- ShawnaScott
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Thanks for all the comforting words Thanks John, but those dang dogs only got my hens. All three rooster boys are still alive and kicking. One of the dogs is an American Bulldog/Pit mix (I posted pictures earlier on this thread) and she and Winnie got them cornered. Most were just severely...- ShawnaScott
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INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!
I have sad news to report. We got chicken wire up to prevent any more chicken Houdini's from escaping during the night, and we have been working on getting a temporary run/fence. In between those times we were letting the dogs out on a cable. Today my MIL came over unannounced and let one dog...- ShawnaScott
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Hi guys! Haven't been on in awhile, my wedding is drawing nearer and I have been super busy! Plus I got a new job (to fuel more chickens!!!) and that's been picking up too. A couple of days ago, somehow a couple sneaky chickens got out of the coop, one of my leghorns and game hens, and got into...- ShawnaScott
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One of my friends is selling peacocks, the males are around one year I believe, big but no tail feathers yet. They are $50. I am not sure if they are selling females. Send me a PM and I can get you their contact info.- ShawnaScott
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I am thinking about getting rid of my silkies. They're very cute and all, but they are just a bit skittish for my taste. They won't leave the coop, and (excuse the pun) run around like a chicken with their head cut off if I come near them. If anyone has a more adventurous breed that they'd like...- ShawnaScott
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Boy do I have catching up to do! I've had a very eventful week! Been working on the coop all week, and it finally has four walls and a roof of sorts! We've still gotta get the permanent roof on, and paint it, and then do the work to make it "pretty" but at least the chickies have a place to...- ShawnaScott
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