I don’t know. My guess is a raccoon. The first one we lost was outside, I think, and nothing was left but the head and feet. The other two were in the coop and it was at night, but we’ve since covered the top holes it must have come in through (which is really rather impressive). There was no...
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Now I’m second guessing because I don’t want to make life miserable for anyone…we shored up the coop so it’s as predator proof as humanly possible. The run is dig proof and has 4’ 1/2” hardware cloth all around, but is open above that except for fishing wire to...
The friend I’m going to has a bunch of roosters she’s trying to offload, so if I have a choice is there a particular age/size/whatever to try for?
my pullets range from 14-18 weeks old, with the majority in the middle there. I don’t know the roo’s age, just that they’re all laying breeds.
I...
Hi all! We are acquiring a rooster from an acquaintance probably tomorrow, after a run of predator problems leaving me in need of both protection for my remaining hens and more chickens. My girls are all between about 16 and 18 weeks although not laying quite yet.
Anything I should know? Can...