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    Does anyone have a "Comet" ?

    I have a golden comet who's name is...wait for it.. Haley. She's like money in the bank when it comes to egg production, and she's the most adventurous, friendly, and sweetest pullet I have. She's the queen as far as pecking order goes, but she never bullies. She's the best chook I have!
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    Double Yolker Day 17 And Alive!

    :pop Don't pay any attention to me..I'm just watching to see what happens!
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    Rooster prep and recipes?

    Here's how I process mine - After the cockerel has been butchered and cleaned, I put the cut up pieces of the bird in a big ziplock bag with some buttermilk. I let the bird sit in the fridge for 2-3 days, then take it out, rinse well and either cook or freeze. Since yours went straight into...
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    2 month old cockerel being aggressive toward other chickens

    I've got a great recipe for chicken and dumplings if ya want ;)
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    Rooster Gets Upset When Alone

    I have to agree with the others .. my boys know I'm not a threat to the flock and have never shown any aggression towards me when I'm interacting with one of the girls. I also treat my boys indifferently for the most part. I talk to them because I like to, but I don't ever hold them, encourage...
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    Apple Cider Vinegar- what does it do?

    The only thing I know for certain that ACV does .. is help prevent algae growth in water. There's been lots of discussion on health benefits, reducing pasty butt, etc. That being said, I put 1 tablespoon per gallon of water in all of my waterers. I've never had an issue with it - tho I change...
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    Extensive Nocturnal Feeding Behavior of Juvenile Chickens Illuminated by Heat Lamp

    :pop I'm just here to see how this plays out - I've read other threads from you and love your methodology and persistence.
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    The raccoons keep on coming...

    :yuckyuck
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    Which rooster to keep?

    It really depends on why you're keeping a a cockerel. If you're doing so to later breed and you wish to sell chicks - I'd go with the one that was marked/developed the best according to the Standard of Poultry. If you're keeping one just for entertainment value, and trust me, there's a lot -...
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    So my grandma is dying...

    Prayers of comfort for all involved.
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    The raccoons keep on coming...

    Ohhh...I'm sure that got quick attention, high levels of endorphins, and then some laughs. Glad you didn't disappear!
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    The raccoons keep on coming...

    Just a difference in how they are referred to. Groundhog, woodchuck, and whistepig are all m. monax which are found in North America. Genus Marmota.
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    Do racoons and oppossums get along?

    For opossum I've used canned cat food and Duke DP traps.
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    Do racoons and oppossums get along?

    Agreed - I used to have an issue with opossum, but the raccoon's moved in and now I don't see the opossum's anymore.
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    The raccoons keep on coming...

    They seem to LOVE sunflower seeds! The past two days, I've had baited with marshmallows and they've stopped. I think I'll do the sunflower seeds again and see if that net's a few more.
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    The raccoons keep on coming...

    I agree with @OhZark Biddies - I really doubt a groundhog would kill a chicken, but I wouldn't say never. They're typically herbivores, but they will eat insects and perhaps a small mammal such as a baby field mouse, mole, or even bird.
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    The raccoons keep on coming...

    Yes Ma'am - those DP traps are the best I've ever used for opossum or raccoon. I felt bad for the raccoon, I know the .22 would have been a quicker and less stressful ending.
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    The raccoons keep on coming...

    Yeah - I was aware of the Genus Marmota, which of course falls under the Order Rodentia. I've always called squirrels "furry tailed, tree rats", I suppose all of them falling under the Order Rodentia makes them close enough to be cousins, eh?
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    hello

    Howdy! Welcome to BYC, tell us a bit about yourself, your flock, interests - and feel free to ask any questions you have.
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    The raccoons keep on coming...

    Dirt Squirrel!!! :lol::lau:gig Are you sure you're not really Bill Murray and that was the set of Caddyshack?! No need for apologies at all! I've enjoyed all the posts, had some good laughs, and like the fact that folks are talking about ways to keep their livestock safe. It's all good!
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