Australia - Six states..and that funny little island.

[Teila]

Hey appps yeah, not having Hawks around here, I am no expert but I would have thought that they need an area that they can swoop down, latch on and fly up again; open space like a runway. I would not think that they would drop out of the tree to pick up whatever it is they want. I would also think that the momentum of being in flight is what gives them the power to lift their prey; without that, they may be disadvantaged?

I will be interested to know what those more experienced think or have experienced.

 

[appps]

I'm not really sure but when the goshawk killed captain we found her behind their pen in the little alley I'm trying to cover. So while I think it dropped her there, it flew out of in there when hubby came out. It did get her on the lawn though, had almost forgotten there were feathers there too.

Well I think I'm hawk proof. Finally had the bright idea of simply making a chook tunnel along the fence over to the tree rather than trying to cover that whole area. Such a lot easier! There was a real empty area in the back of the tree that would have given the hawk a good view of them so have covered that with bird netting back to the fence. Going to get a 38 deg day this week so it should be a lot cooler for them!

 

[Fancychooklady]

I'm not really sure but when the goshawk killed captain we found her behind their pen in the little alley I'm trying to cover. So while I think it dropped her there, it flew out of in there when hubby came out. It did get her on the lawn though, had almost forgotten there were feathers there too.

Well I think I'm hawk proof. Finally had the bright idea of simply making a chook tunnel along the fence over to the tree rather than trying to cover that whole area. Such a lot easier! There was a real empty area in the back of the tree that would have given the hawk a good view of them so have covered that with bird netting back to the fence. Going to get a 38 deg day this week so it should be a lot cooler for them!

I've had a hawk in the coop, they are very clever. They will do a fly by , land quietly and hop back along the ground to trap their victim. I was thinking that the sea eagle needed a big clearing to take off but he proved me wrong. Landed almost in front of me on the driveway and lifted straight off with rabbit in talons. Nature is very amazing and won't always be as expected.
Had the vet down to Castiel this morning, not happy with his poop. He has had some precautionary penicillin shots and bloods taken, hoping it's just the colostrum going through him, but he was a little dehydrated. Hoping for some sleep tonight.

 

[Anniebee]

Hey appps yeah, not having Hawks around here, I am no expert but I would have thought that they need an area that they can swoop down, latch on and fly up again; open space like a runway. I would not think that they would drop out of the tree to pick up whatever it is they want. I would also think that the momentum of being in flight is what gives them the power to lift their prey; without that, they may be disadvantaged?

I will be interested to know what those more experienced think or have experienced.

Would have thought the same Teila ....they need momentum to swoop, although Fancy has had different experiences with them ( which frightens the he--ll outta me. ) ..... We have a gigantic elm tree, located in the back neighbours yard - massive spread, even over our own roof. So while it is in leaf and covering everything I don't feel so bad about the hawks ( and eagles ). Here, it is the cheeky wattle birds that give the eagles and hawks grief, while they are air-borne. I think the pee-wees join in on occasion - have seen a smaller bird harrassing them too.

Come winter however, is a different story - they have plenty of 'see it all' capability. They are frightening, and I saw on FB the comparison of an eagles talons to the fist of a human. Darn near fainted. Their talons are huge, and incredible in shape and sharpness.

As for your Dusty, beating the tripe out of the crow --- that is astonishing. I know hens can be aggressive but ....... ?

for Dusty.

I don't like the idea of any animal or bird being hurt - even crows. But, if they are thieving, then measures have to be taken - by humans or by chooks.

I do think they are intelligent birds, and maybe with one of their own limping back, feathers missing - they will take off for pastures more gentle and soothing, than your patch of the woods. hee hee.

Cheers -

 

[Anniebee]

I've had a hawk in the coop, they are very clever. They will do a fly by , land quietly and hop back along the ground to trap their victim. I was thinking that the sea eagle needed a big clearing to take off but he proved me wrong. Landed almost in front of me on the driveway and lifted straight off with rabbit in talons. Nature is very amazing and won't always be as expected.
Had the vet down to Castiel this morning, not happy with his poop. He has had some precautionary penicillin shots and bloods taken, hoping it's just the colostrum going through him, but he was a little dehydrated. Hoping for some sleep tonight.

Fancy .... so hope the problem with Castiel is organised very quickly. Colts are apparently narrower in their pelvic structure, and can have a bit of difficulty passing the meconium, which if not corrected, can lead to dehydration.

Not knowing what is bothering Castiel - have to ask - is he suckling properly ?

Perhaps I shouldn't ask, but am a bit of a horse freak - and am always interested in ways to alleviate problems - no matter what. And if I can help with any suggestions, I will always do so. But that can also become intrusive, and I don't want to be that.

Good luck to you all - and to little Castiel. And I hope you get a few hours sleep tonight. !!

Cheers

 

[cwrite]

I also hope you get some sleep tonight Fancy, and that Castiel looks better tomorrow. You certainly got the vet in quickly so hopefully that did the trick. Strangely enough I have a daughter that I also call Wednesday every now and again.



I had this fellow in the chicken run a few days ago. Unfortunately I only remembered that Lorikeets are parrots after it had left beak marks in my hand when I was trying to help it out. The kids didn't get to gently stroke this one! It had to sleep the night in the run before it figured out how to get out by itself.


The dark ones are from Hagrid whose paint shop is still on dark from her break.

 

[devinandfeather]

Hi guys sorry u haven't spoken to you guys in ages I have had heaps on so now I am introducing a new species to my flock I have recently been given 8 Guinea fowl keets 5 lavender pieds and 3 normal pieds so excited

also u have two hatching of Orpingtons hatching in two weeks so excited 23 eggs both sitting are by my hens. Also have hatched out 8 old English bantam chicks 15 older ones are doing very well and anyways should be able to talk a lot more on here and peace out fellow poultry lovers

 

[devinandfeather]

Also for my turkeys the are over a month old now and I was wondering when could I put them with my main flock as I am worried bout them getting black head disease

 

[Fancychooklady]

Fancy .... so hope the problem with Castiel is organised very quickly.  Colts are apparently narrower in their pelvic structure, and can have a bit of difficulty passing the meconium, which if not corrected, can lead to dehydration.  

Not knowing what is bothering Castiel - have to ask - is he suckling properly ?

Perhaps I shouldn't ask, but am a bit of a horse freak -  and am always interested in ways to alleviate problems - no matter what.  And if I can help with any suggestions, I will always do so.   But that can also become intrusive, and I don't want to be that.  

Good luck to you all - and to little Castiel.   And I hope you get a few hours sleep tonight. !!  

Cheers 

Not at all Annie. Happy to share what I managed to glean from our equine vet. The meconium was passed without any problems but as we had a 4 hour period before he began to suckle his bloods were taken to test his IgG ( immunoglobulin ) levels. The antibodies passed through the colostrum from mare to foal are essential for the foals survival and if they are too low the vet will be back tomorrow to administer plasma.
Diarrhoea is common in newborns but severe diarrhoea can lead to dehydration and death. Strongyls parasite can also be passed through the mares milk and cause diarrhoea . Yesterday I decided that it was better to pay the vets after hours fees than to wait , and I am glad we did. We've all had some much earned sleep last night.
His navel chord was dipped in iodine and everything looks good there, but the penicillin shots are just a precautionary measure. Cas is not very happy with the sticks in the rump though. we are hoping that his little tummy settles down as he was a little colicy yesterday.
He is certainly a little ' time waster ' , nothing got done around here over the weekend.
Last night . All tuckered out.

 

[Fancychooklady]

I also hope you get some sleep tonight Fancy, and that Castiel looks better tomorrow. You certainly got the vet in quickly so hopefully that did the trick. Strangely enough I have a daughter that I also call Wednesday every now and again. I had this fellow in the chicken run a few days ago. Unfortunately I only remembered that Lorikeets are parrots after it had left beak marks in my hand when I was trying to help it out. The kids didn't get to gently stroke this one! It had to sleep the night in the run before it figured out how to get out by itself. The dark ones are from Hagrid whose paint shop is still on dark from her break.

Lol, I think that everyone should have a little ' Wednesday ' in their life.