Groundhogs? OH NO! We have some of those in our field! I love all of God's creatures, but those things...UGH! They dig such big holes, I worry that the horses will break a leg stepping in one. So, I've let my neighbor know that he's allowed to shoot them on our property when he sees them...
Thank you ALL so very much for all your feedback - it's priceless!
So sorry, Valmom, to hear about the fox getting your favorite girl. That must have been heartbreaking!!
Can anyone else share info. on other critters to watch for? Having horses, most of my 10 acres is pasture. I don't have a...
The idea of letting them out about an hour before their bedtime makes sense to me - think I'll try that this weekend and see what happens.
I have a barn cat that I'm a little worried about, but I'm hoping he leaves them alone. He's 10, and not as active as he used to be. That, coupled with me...
I've got 6 pullets and a roo; their run is about 20' x 40' with plenty of grass growing in it (not sure, though, that next year there'll be as much since this the first year with chickens!). I know this is more than enough room for my little flock, but I'd love to let them out once in awhile...