California - Northern

[farmhand]

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I went all out and sprung for a Grandpa's because my run is too small to really be water/weather proof and that was the only one I could find that was ok in the rain. Someone posted a different one the other day that would be PERFECT for your bigger flock. Let me see if I can find it ...

Here it is: The Cooketeria (the big double sided one looks awesome)

http://www.chooketeria.com/Welcome.html
That looks like a nice feeder and less than double the cost when you include freight. It can be kept outside and I think the upward flipping action of the chickens opening the unit would add to the entrainment value of watching the chickens. I haven't decided yet but I'm still thinking the less costly one would work best as I can keep it under cover.

 

[chickee]

I am very happy that almost all are sold, and not surprised at all. Oh, I would like to have some more Ameraucana chicks as well

Lual

Oh, sorry Lual, I missed putting that in. I have already planned on more Ameraucana chicks for you. I have 21 of their eggs incubating, so there will be plenty!

 

[chickee]

I may get a couple next payday.....

I just added 4 Pilgrim goose eggs to the Brinsea. I already had 7 duck eggs in there that are about 1/2 way thru incubation. These were freebies from a lady up the road though had been given them but could not set them. I have no clue what I will do with 4 goslings....

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Don't tempt me Vicki!

I have had geese (African) and loved them. Husband thought they were too noisy.

 

[caychris]

Don't tempt me Vicki!

I have had geese (African) and loved them. Husband thought they were too noisy.

Wonder how geese fair against raccoon. I know a number of people use them as watch dogs. I'm sure the coons would kill them but would they be able to alert you and survive better than chickens might. I mean a large goose can be fairly intimidating.

 

[lualshannon]

Wonder how geese fair against raccoon. I know a number of people use them as watch dogs. I'm sure the coons would kill them but would they be able to alert you and survive better than chickens might. I mean a large goose can be fairly intimidating.

Yes, raccoons will definitely kill geese. They are relentless hunters.

Lual

 

[fowlman01]

Wonder how geese fair against raccoon. I know a number of people use them as watch dogs. I'm sure the coons would kill them but would they be able to alert you and survive better than chickens might. I mean a large goose can be fairly intimidating.

The coons kill geese here......no matter what size they are. foxes have killed Sebastapols here and they are a lot bigger than the fox. I didn't hear a thing.

w.

 

[caychris]

Yes, raccoons will definitely kill geese. They are relentless hunters.

Lual

Was just wondering if geese would put up a fight however. I know coons are bad news in general. They will kill dogs too if cornered. Nasty animal.

 

[Flowers of Abba]

Thank-you Lual,     I posted them for sale on FB 530 poultry and they all sold (minus a couple of GCM rooster chicks) in less than an hour.   

I put in a request for that closed group. Intriguing. Lol

 

[SpringPeeper]

I may get a couple next payday.....

I just added 4 Pilgrim goose eggs to the Brinsea. I already had 7 duck eggs in there that are about 1/2 way thru incubation. These were freebies from a lady up the road though had been given them but could not set them. I have no clue what I will do with 4 goslings....

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Send them my way, of course!

 

[chickee]

I put in a request for that closed group. Intriguing. Lol

Great place to buy and sell birds locally.