Thanks for the insights.
If I have to clean and cook the fish it would defeat the purpose. I mean, I would eat them myself. The pond is overpopulated and I often just toss the small ones on the bank for the racoons and whatnot. I was just curious if this would be a potential food source? And...
Pop, I'm not "worried" about there diet, I am just trying to learn as much as possible prior to embarking on this venture.
Predation is most definitely a concern. Thank you for the well wishes!
yes, embkm, I am definitely concerned about the hawks. I read that guineas were good hawk spotters, but I really don't want guineas. I was thinking I could 'adopt' some of the local crow population to minimize this threat. Anyone know if this is feasible? Thanks again, all.
Thanks Illia for the input, I have seen how goats will 'maintain' an area. I literally am in the woods so not many options as far as planting (except small section), nor am I fenced. Good to here they would benefit, nonetheless. And thank you for the welcome. Love this site, I don't even have...
Most of the free range post I see on here discuss pasture. I plan to free range my birds, while they will have many acres to roam the vast majority of it is wooded, there is a very limited area of grass. I am wondering if the dietary benefits of free ranging will apply if I chose a breed(s) that...
Hi All.
I would like to start by saying what a great site. I have been lurking for a while now and have come across an enormous amount of valuable information. What a great group of people with shared interest possitively exchanging informations, opinions, guidance, etc.
So I am still in the...