Thanks for all the condolences. I am still seething about the fox.
First, Pearl. And let me tell you, he got a 25 lb. snack out of her (she was HUGE). Then the others.
I saw him on the neighbors coop roof on Wed. I have never ran through an acre of brush so fast in my life. I was able to scare him off. Since it was not my property, I couldn't shoot him.
I went to talk to her and she said he got 5 of her hens the other day. She has not had a single problem in 10 years, then BAM.
I have 3 traps out, 2 at his den. Nothing yet.
I saw 5 kits in our back acre yesterday. I hope when I get him, they move on. I also hope he has not taught them to hunt chickens.
The female has not been an offender, yet.
Anyhow, enough of me being angry.
The meatballs are doing great! They are not loving the heat so much, but they have plenty of shade.
Processing was set for this weekend, but they are not as big as I want them to be. They have until July 13 to grow. Then they have to be processed.
If it was not so much set up I would do a few here and there as they get big enough. I would likely be drunk for a week straight if I did that.
Jessica- Grats on all the thumbs up! Maybe your neighbor will simmer down a bit now.
JR- If you decide to cross the CX and JG, let us know how it goes! I am very curious.
Ralph- We need pics of your toads!