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Electric fence netting update Hey all, I thought I would share my electric fence update. I've had the birds in the pen for about 8 weeks more or less. The fencing works as they say....and they do say that it will not keep chicks inside. I kept the chicks in a closed shelter for the first 2 -...

Quote: Did you find him on Craig's list? I saw a similar mix advertised there....was very tempted but wasnt sure I had the time for a puppy this year. he is adorable. And should be a good watch dog.

This year, raccoons have been responding to cracked corn, in a pile, in my Havahart trap. Usually one a day or every other day. Last year it was sardines or fish. The occasional possum will take cantelope rinds. I have a skunk, too, but haven't figured out his/her favorite yet.

Yes, thanks for asking, the new chicks arrived: 25 barred rocks + 1 "mystery chick bonus" from MurrayMcMurray...and 25 colored range chicks from JM Hatchery. The Barred Rocks arrived Thursday with one doa from the trip, the colored range arived Friday. I kept them inside until Saturday...

Flash Point, I'm sorry for your loss. It's amazing how attached we can get -- and then we're reminded we don't own them, we share them and sometimes we have to give them back before we're ready.

Quick update on my Premiere netting, the replacement wiring harness and tester arrived today and the fence appears to be working as it should. New chicks arrive tomorrow and later in the week. Now I can sleep (a little bit) easier.

Hi all, here's an update on my poultry netting. The folks at Premiere were very helpful and we've narrowed it down to one problem (which became two). We *think* the problem is in the wiring harness connection to the ground rod...so they are shipping a new wiring harness....but also, as I was...

Clay or Flash point... I am not getting much power on my netting, I wonder if you can help trouble shoot if you are online today. I'll call Premiere Monday. I set up in short grass (mower height 2-3 inches) Had the charger on for a day in a half (they suggest 3, so that may be my problem)...

A quick 1-2-3 of putting in the poultry netting fencing from Priemer. UPS driver dropped off two boxes, one with the netting, the other with the energizer. The netting comes wired and with poles in place (photo one) I just un rolled and un folded 164 feet of it (photo two) and then...

Flash Point, thanks for the tip, I ordered from them -- the 48in double spike foot and extra poles and splurged on the solar energizer. It arrived this morning, and I just set it up in under an hour. I'll go back and tighten up the lines after it has a day or so to relax. Also, my neighbor...

Thanks all. You've helped. Yes, we're thick with raccoons and I lock everyone up at night. I feel okay with the chickens in the fence if I am gone...Letting them totally free and being gone all day doesn't sound like a good idea at this time. In another post I mentioned finding raccoon scat...

Free range question? Maybe I should ask this in the general forum, but I'll ask the local folks first if that is okay. Do you let your chickens free range when no one is home on your property? I'm keeping my egg girls in a secure coop at night, and let them roam a small fenced yard even when...

Hey all, is there a web site or a list of poultry swaps or auctions in and around Iowa? (South central?) From what I read it looks like a few in eastern Iowa.... Can anyone help?

Decatur County here. 80 Pheasants, 2 buff orpington hens, 1 black sex link hen , 1 amerucana hen, and two barred rock roosters. 3 black cayuga duck hens. Looking for a Black Cayuga drake, might trade a barred rock rooster.