Our chickens range pretty far from the homestead and as such, I know that when they leave the relative safety of our place that they become part of the food chain.
So far, so good but I know eventually we will lose a few.
I would shoot any animal that is killing my stock but if its a dog, I...
Mrs.ChickChick :
Ummm, I'm almost afraid to ask about the 300! spiders!
PetAChicken!
Here on the Coast of Oregon, we get massive spider hatches in mid Summer, they are still around. Webs everywhere, in the cars, on the cars, the house is dripping with the webs this morning. They are...
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I read it Pet a Chicken also. Actually, I pet a chicken several times a day.
I also talk to a chicken several times a day, but don't tell anyone.
Welcome to BYC, Petachicken!
Yes, pet a chicken, not...peta- chicken..lol...
And I too talk to my girls, say thanks a lot, its become...
I am new to the board but have been lurking here for some time.
My girls, 7 sex links that were free, say hi too!
I am getting an average of 6 eggs a day from them, free ranging with scratch and scraps tossed in.
Girls are doing well...
Two very large eggs from a hen that does them every...