Colorado

[wsmith]

We're not building Ft Knox........We're building super duper Ft Smith! Instead of hardware cloth around the perimeter, we're going to be using scrap chain link fencing that we got for free!

I saw an ad on Craigslist this morning for fencing at $75 is you take it down. Wire and posts, the whole mess. Wish I was ready for that already.....

 

[wyoDreamer]

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I'm not sure you can ever find hardware cloth cheap, but while in Fort Collins/Wellington a couple of weekends back, I saw bulk machine fabric at the Ace Hardware store. It was priced by the foot, and was cheaper than what we paid for a 25' roll at Lowes the week before.

 

[ruralmom]

Is there anyone out in Colorado country, western slope preferably, that has any turkeys? We have found some snakes just toooooo close to our home and I am not a fan of guinees. I hope it isn't too late in the year. I have no breed preference except no whites. Since we have no plans to butcher and I know those white ones can tip the scales. I think younger the better to adjust to a new environment. We do have dogs but I think the turkeys will be tougher than they are. I have calls and chicken but they will be kept in their own enclosures and the turkey will be free range. Thanks for the help.

 

[ColoradoGirl42]

Thanks, wyoDreamer, I will research that!!!

Re the turkeys -- so are you saying they either ward off or even EAT snakes? wow!

 

[Smarcebird]

We just got some great, healthy pullets from a guy in Dove Creek, CO. He had some turkeys that just hatched recently. Not sure if he is selling, or what kind, but worth a shot. Super nice guy too. PM me if you are interested in phone #.

 

[ducks_rcool329]

Anyone want a free Golden Laced Polish Rooster?

.... We aren't supposed to have ANY poultry, and he is putting my black ops ( my 30 odd some ducks) on the line, so I need to find him a nice new home

 

[ShysCreations]

I have a single little blue silkie chick available locally for $5. Its too young to tell gender, hatched 8/4/11. Has a vaulted skull, proper 5 toes per foot but not the toe separation I'd prefer for a breeder. Will make a sweet pet. Best to contact by email rather than pm
can meet in the Golden area, preferably Golden Feed Mill.

 

[ruralmom]

I have heard multiple stories from both current times to the days gone by that turkeys were just the best at snake control. We live in a semi desert area of nw colorado and have had two snakes in the yard. Way! to close with young kids. I was going to do peafowl but my DH was no thrilled with the noise they make. I thought I would give the turkeys a try. The best they can do is keep my yard and family safe or worst they can do is be yard art. I have also read that they will kill possums. Impressive!

 

[ruralmom]

ps I do not think they eat them just kill them.

 

[cackydoodledoo]

I am just up the road in Pueblo West!!



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