Anyone have luck catching a feral chicken?? UPDATE: Rooster caught, no hen

[Sassysouth]

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[black_dove2]

Thank you Stacey. I forgot to mention, DH lost his 23 year old son (also hit by car) 5 years ago. A lot of young death in my family, unfortunately.

I know how hard it is. You have good days, and bad days. And you'll always be fragile. Suicide is a whole other awful ballgame...

Something like that irrevocably divides your life into two parts. Before. And After. Because you are never again the same person.

That is why I don't take the little sh*t in life so seriously any more. In the scheme of things, it doesn't matter. Only who you love and who loves you back, really, is the most important thing, I think.

I met someone along time ago that showed me a really nice remote controlled car up on a display shelf. She pointed out to me that when they bought it for young son they told him when he got older he would be able to play with it. Sadly he never got the chance after an accident that left him hospitalized for quite some time.

I've never forgotten that and try to share the gift she's given to me.

My heart and prayers go out to all of you that have suffered the loss of a child. There is nothing more that I can add to what everyone one else has so eloquently voiced.

 

[black_dove2]

I just read this entire thread and you guys are a hoot! So entertaining! I really hope Ms. Squatch is found soon and that she is safe and sound.

Welcome!

I think this thread is so popular because the chat ebbs and flows around so many different topics while we impaciently wait on news and sightings of the (mythical beast according to some beliefs) feral chicken. I've never been a chat room person so this place fits me just fine.

 

[staceyj]

I met someone along time ago that showed me a really nice remote controlled car up on a display shelf. She pointed out to me that when they bought it for young son they told him when he got older he would be able to play with it. Sadly he never got the chance after an accident that left him hospitalized for quite some time.

I've never forgotten that and try to share the gift she's given to me.

My heart and prayers go out to all of you that have suffered the loss of a child. There is nothing more that I can add to what everyone one else has so eloquently voiced.

Lovely.

 

[apryl29]

This is her shirt.. She was wearing it today. I have no idea where they got it from. I've looked all over the Internet for it.

 

[Sassysouth]

Y’all!!!! I am not good at letting chickens sort out the pecking order! Especially when the new ones are smaller. I feel so stupid! I am so tempted to take these small ones back and get larger ones, if she would even let me??? What should I do? There are still 4 Silkies their size and 2 are larger. I know soon they will all be the same size, it is just a matter of time. In my own little perfect worldly mind, all chickens are BFF’s!

 

[Suzi18]

Y’all!!!! I am not good at letting chickens sort out the pecking order! Especially when the new ones are smaller. I feel so stupid! I am so tempted to take these small ones back and get larger ones, if she would even let me??? What should I do? There are still 4 Silkies their size and 2 are larger. I know soon they will all be the same size, it is just a matter of time. In my own little perfect worldly mind, all chickens are BFF’s!

I know how you feel... believe me I am a big softy and can't stand to watch them pick at each other but......You have to remember that they don't have human emotion and they don't see things from a human perspective. If you watch them.....the ones getting picked on take it in stride and get over it quickly. It's what chickens do. So let them sort it out ( as long as there is no bloodshed) It will be ok.

 

[Sassysouth]

I know how you feel... believe me I am a big softy and can't stand to watch them pick at each other but......You have to remember that they don't have human emotion and they don't see things from a human perspective. If you watch them.....the ones getting picked on take it in stride and get over it quickly. It's what chickens do. So let them sort it out ( as long as there is no bloodshed) It will be ok.

Those little ones chirp and run like it hurts
I put the Brahmas in a small dog kennel in the brooder box so the new ones can get some rest. One of the larger Silkies, that I have seen doing pecking also, is sitting outside the wire kennel door. I see where her alliance is

I had 4, 18 month old Red Production hens and all of a sudden, 3 were ganging up on 1 (Sesame). Poor Sesame’s comb was bloodied, she had PTSD for the longest time. I sent the 3 bullies to a friends house. Now that Sesame (our favorite), is all healed up, I am thinking about bringing one back.

 

[theuglychick]

Updates:

I checked the cams and no Mrs. Squatch. Hoping she's just out there somewhere hatching out some next generation Squatchlings.

I did see an armadillo.

I also heard coyotes for the first time in the 8 or so years I've lived here.

On another note: Here's to all of our loved ones

I'm so thankful for everyone here, sharing our stories, our love of food, and holding out hope with me.

I feel like I've made so many new friends.

I just want to say thanks again.

 

[Suzi18]

I agree....Squatch or no Squatch. This has been a great thread and I appreciate all the stories....happy, sad and sometimes silly. I look forward to reading it every day and I also feel we all have formed a friendship.