I came home this afternoon to our first experience with a predator attack. I don't think I've ever heard a chicken make that kind of noise, and I hope never to hear it again. I found the hawk straddling my Marsha, cornered to where he couldn't take off with her. I scared him away with a few...
http://www.myyearbook.com/battles/?battleid=13564288
My sister thinks her nasty little disease-carrying turtle is a better pet than my little Cindy. We all know that CHICKS RULE! Go vote and help me put my sister's turtle outta business!
After looking through the great suggestions on treats, I went out to hunt for stuff. I found a bag of very yummy looking parrot mix, with hulled seeds, oat rings, grains, dried fruits. I did buy it and the chickens LOVE it - but I worry because I know they'll eat whatever I give them.
Has...