That's the plan if I can get the crow to land. Someone said to hang the dead crow up around the coop and that causes no more crow to circle in. Almost like they are scared. Hopfully tomorrow we can get a good shot.
I have 2-3month old chickens that keep getting eaten by a crow. Today I actually witnessed the whole thing and was able to scare it away. I thought for sure my chicken was a dead but noticed he was still breathing. I brought her inside and she has a hole right behind her eye. She is alert when I...
I have 2 month old chickens and the crows have been killing them left and right. Today I actually saw it and was able to scare the crow away and he dropped the chicken. The chicken has a peck mark behind its eye. I thought for sure he was a gonner. He is actually sitting up now and trying to...
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Well it will for sure be something I haven't ever done. Growing up I watched my aunt take care of it, I don't think it should be super hard, but we will see when it comes time.I just got my first batch of chicks today and they are so stinken cute, that's the last thing I want to think...
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I was going to give him a call tomorrow and see what he charges. If it's too much I might end up doing it myself. Shall be interesting.
I though about it but, well, I'm a wuss.
Well it will for sure be something I haven't ever done. Growing up I watched my aunt take care of it, I...
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I have heard this guy is very good.
Ben Shaw 49 Clarks Mill Road Greenwich, NY 12865 Phone: 518-695-6801.
I have heard of this Ben Shaw as well. I am super excited since he right down the road from me.
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At least we have 5 years! Does anyone process there own chickens?
I don't, since I don't eat meat, but if you ever want to be on my 'free rooster' list let me know since you are so close. My last batch is already promised, but there are always more!
I don't even make money on eggs...
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My first egg cost me over 800 dollars and the hens still aren't laying regularly. So my experience, to date, is you can't make money with chickens. But the good news is the Feds give you 5 years of calling it a business without making a profit before you have to stop itemizing your...
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Finally!! Someone near me!!! I don't make any money on my chickens but they sure are fun!
Hey we are super close! I figured money wouldn't be made, but if we could break even on food that would be great! We are getting rhode is. reds tomorrow! We are so excited!
Hi!
I just ran across this website this morning. We are getting our first set of chicks tomorrow! We are sooo excited. We have never done the chicken thing but really want to start. I am hoping as time goes on that we can make some money at it as we enjoy them as well. Does anyone have any...