As I said it worked for us. The only way a chicken could choke is if it was to tight to begin with. It is really no different than putting a band on a chickens leg. Removing it was not an issue and I would not hesitate to use it again! Or the rooster goes to freezer camp.
Have tried a zip cable tie as choke collar. We used one on our rooster "Woody" years ago, it was very effective! The tie was a quarter of an inch wide, it was tightened gradually over a couple of days. We snipped off the excess length so an inch stuck out of his neck feathers. The zip was...
What size are the chickens you have now? Are the two you plan to add adults or juveniles and what size are they? Chicken can be brutal to newcomers especially if they are a lot younger ... it's an opportunity to establish a new pecking order.
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I haven't had any birds get stuck in our netting. Our local squirrels are ground squirrels and are treated as pests as if they are mice or rats. We have a few but between hawks, coyotes, snakes and the occasional Bobcat the squirrels are not a big problem.
BTW we are at 6500 ft/ 1676 m.
What did you do in your garden today?
I ain't done nothing and I ain't going to lie about IT!
Besides we have snow on the ground and its muddy where the snow has melted.
Thanks for the update.
I was a little worried that next time we saw Jr. would be in shrink wrap freezer bag.
Have you selected hens to breed him to yet?
The Rcom king suro 20 on Amazon is REAL PRICY @$340.00+.
WYDZANG Mechachick on Amazon is $30.00. A person could buy 10 and hatch a bunch of chicks ... except for counter space needed for 2+ WYDZANG Mechachick's.
WYDZANG Mechachick reminds me of my first incubator, as I recall it was a Marsh...