Am I a crazy man with a gun?

[Noobihen]

Am I the only person in the world that sits outside every day with my AR-22. And my border collie, And babysits my chickens and ducks? I've seen coons, possum, hawks, even a few coyote in the woods behind my house. I see people posting here all the time about attacks and death. I couldn't handle it. From about 2:00 after work until dusk they get range time, if I dont do it I feel too guilty.

 

[Kiki]

Do you live in the US?

 

[Pork Pie]

I hope you are - in response to the OP’s question

 

[Naser]

Welcome to BYC
Electric fence and some protection from aerial predators will help

 

[Willowspirit]

You’re the best judge of how you want to protect your flock. But I have to say that if you sat out every day with an AR-15 guarding your flock I might see you as a little unbalanced.

 

[Noobihen]

Do you live in the US?

Yes.

 

[Noobihen]

I hope you are - in response to the OP’s question

I actually am a pretty normal person average Joe.

 

[Kiki]

Have you had any predators mentioned attack yet?

 

[Pork Pie]

I actually am a pretty normal person average Joe.

In the kingdom of the blind a one-eyed man is king

 

[Noobihen]

I probably should say I would hate to harm another animal. Even a raccoon. I did have a hawk land on my ducks back once. But it dove wierd into it and put its head thru my basement window. It was still on my duck but stunned. My border collie grabbed it by its tail feathers and pulled it off. That's when my staying craziness began.