I wanted to thank everyone for the welcome and all the great advice. I did try to feed them in a pen a few couple times a day and then taking the food away when they were done, But they don't seem to happy about the change in routine. They have always had food available at all times with treats...
My youngest son has picked one of them up before and he adores them.They do return home to roost and lay eggs they just come here to eat. I have asked them to chip in on food and thats a no go, but I see them throwing out bread crumbs every few days now. I wouldnt call animal control tho. They...
Yes we have a fence however that does not stop them. They are very determined. I am concerned about my girls getting sick, But keeping them out does not seem like an option and getting cooperation from the owners isn't happening either. My boyfriend just wants to eat them at this point..lol
I have a dog but he is a large pit bull and I am afraid he will play with them to ruff and hurt of kill them. So I dont leave him outside with them. I would really like a good live stock guardian. We have a pygmy goat and a mini pot belly pig too and the chicken steel their food as well..lol...
Thank you for your suggestions Fionn. I sit outside with them every day while they eat and shew the others off, but those little turds just separate and run around me or the house to get back to the food..lol. I will try putting them in a pen while they eat and see if that works. I just feel...
Hello everyone.
My name is Natashia and I started my flock almost a year ago. BYC has been my go to for info since we started so I have decided to join.
I have free range hens and am having a bit of an issue with my neighbors flock coming into my yard and scarring off my hens to eat all their...