Yes, I am into minkenry. Plus I have enjoyed having laying hens for many years. And yes, I found your post by searching for "minkenry" out of curiosity one day last week. The book is worth it. Joseph's early videos teach you a lot, however, the book provides more details and is an invaluable...
Just finished reading the thread. Very interesting place to find a mink thread. lol. Mink and chickens really don't mix well. Like oil and water. Any updates on your adventures in trapping a mink? Be careful at this time of the year. The females have recently had their babies so you don't...
I love this thread. Do you have the book, The New Sport of Minkenry? I highly recommend it! Just a suggestion, I'd stick with a farm mink if I were you. There are very strict laws about owning wild animals.
There are no laws in keeping and owning a "farm" mink. They are considered a domesticated farm animal, like any cow, goat, chicken, etc. If you plan on trapping a wild mink, you may need to get a licence from your state department of fish and game. However, if you are serious about getting a...
Okay, this is awesome! There is a forum for just about everything. I love it!
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Nope. I think it is in my genes. Been around them off and on for over 40 years. Grandpa had game chickens. Family has had laying and meat chickens over...