- Apr 17, 2014
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Hi, I just joined, because there is always a world of information on this site. Always from other owners who just want to help and have so much experience. I just have 9 laying hens, 14 chicks, 10 more chicks coming at end of April, one quarter horse and hopefully 2 kunekune piglets very soon.
I had a couple questions. First, I just recently had a fox come kill a total of 6 hens. Only know it's a red fox, because I caught him in the act!!! My chickens are free range and I haven't let them out since the last 2 were taken. I know it's spring so it's the high time for foxes. Is there anything I should do to make sure my hens are safe? I am scared to let them out even from like 11am to 6pm. They can hunt during day too!!
My second question is I am in the process of purchasing 2 kunekune piglets. I have 2 breeders. One has a barrow and a gilt, the other has 2 barrows. Which is the better choice? Male over female. They are for pets for my 27 yrs old autistic daughter. I want them to be very friendly. The 2 barrows can come home about 5 - 6 weeks and the barrow and gilt not til 8 to 10 wks. I would also like to start working and handling them as early as possilbe. Any information is welcome. Both breeders are very nice and seem reputable. I tend to love fixed males in animals, although I do have both. Horse is mare and I have a female dog. And of course ALL hens!!! haha!!!
Thanks so much!!! Also, my daughter really loves to interact with her animals. I want them to want her as much!!!
I had a couple questions. First, I just recently had a fox come kill a total of 6 hens. Only know it's a red fox, because I caught him in the act!!! My chickens are free range and I haven't let them out since the last 2 were taken. I know it's spring so it's the high time for foxes. Is there anything I should do to make sure my hens are safe? I am scared to let them out even from like 11am to 6pm. They can hunt during day too!!
My second question is I am in the process of purchasing 2 kunekune piglets. I have 2 breeders. One has a barrow and a gilt, the other has 2 barrows. Which is the better choice? Male over female. They are for pets for my 27 yrs old autistic daughter. I want them to be very friendly. The 2 barrows can come home about 5 - 6 weeks and the barrow and gilt not til 8 to 10 wks. I would also like to start working and handling them as early as possilbe. Any information is welcome. Both breeders are very nice and seem reputable. I tend to love fixed males in animals, although I do have both. Horse is mare and I have a female dog. And of course ALL hens!!! haha!!!
Thanks so much!!! Also, my daughter really loves to interact with her animals. I want them to want her as much!!!