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[ChickenCanoe]

When I bought the last leg traps, I also bought a bunch of snares and body traps. I've yet to start using the snares but the body traps work like a champ too.

 

[kwhites634]

Quote: Actually, I'm thinking more in terms of moving the critter to where you plan to kill it. Since you don't use firearms, I suspect you'd drown it? How would you get hold of the rope close enough to the critter, to swing it up off the ground and into the water barrel, and still avoid the claws and/or teeth of an enraged predator wanting to eat you up? Again, I've never used anything but live traps, and have plenty of fire power at my disposal.

 

[Fire Ant Farm]

"Grr No Peep" passed away about an hour ago. That didn't surprise me. Her brother dying about half an hour later did. He was peeping, and took vitamins without a problem. He was able to get up some, and move around. Oh well. I still have ten new chicks and four eggs to hatch. There are two SPR pullets in with the rest of the flock. I only need (1,000 should do it! LOL) six girls and two boys. The boys are more difficult to pick. Of the three dead, only one was looking good for a breeder.
One boy will get to play husband, and the other will stay with the main flock until he is needed. Or, a bachelor pad if I thin down the main flock too much. Regardless, I want an extra. Now more than ever.
I am not feeling bad about this morning or the chicks in the incubator. The shock wore off, and I am fine. I got some stuff done I have been needing to do. It is still early enough. I may go back out (or check DH's tool box) to find the right bit today. Otherwise, I am proud of the "I don't wanna!" chores I got done.

Glad it's getting/gotten better for you.

You are making me feel like a deadbeat now - I did lots of chores all day yesterday, and was up early this AM to get weights, so I've been lounging not he couch watching movies instead of doing stuff I need to do.

I guess I should head out and get some stuff done. I'll just keep thinking, "Better get busy, MC is watching..."

- Ant Farm

 

[BullChick]

Good point that I failed to elaborate on.
The best and fastest thing is to shoot it in the head as soon as you encounter it.
I don't like to shoot here because all of my black neighbors moved out here to get away from the city's gun violence. They freak out with gunshots.
I use the Dept. of Conservation's recommended method. I have a catch pole. I wheel a big trash can next to the animal, fill it with water, noose the vermin and hold it under water.
Then I build a fire on the open pit, grill the culprit and feed it back to the chickens.

You know what they say about paybacks.

Another good point that needs elaboration. Don't use rope or twine. They'll chew through it. Don't think you'll be dragging a raccoon anywhere. They'll attack you.
Always use wire or chain to secure a trap to some immovable object.

Not drunk at all, it was after several hours of sleep. I had been out of beer for two days already.

Stinks being sober. Especially when raccoons start talking to you.

Actually, I'm thinking more in terms of moving the critter to where you plan to kill it. Since you don't use firearms, I suspect you'd drown it? How would you get hold of the rope close enough to the critter, to swing it up off the ground and into the water barrel, and still avoid the claws and/or teeth of an enraged predator wanting to eat you up? Again, I've never used anything but live traps, and have plenty of fire power at my disposal.

I will flash it. That will scare it to death!

Glad it's getting/gotten better for you. 

You are making me feel like a deadbeat now - I did lots of chores all day yesterday, and was up early this AM to get weights, so I've been lounging not he couch watching movies instead of doing stuff I need to do.

I guess I should head out and get some stuff done. I'll just keep thinking, "Better get busy, MC is watching..." 

- Ant Farm 

LOL! You do more than me every day of the week!

 

[kwhites634]

Quote: Yeah, you do that, and let me know how that works out for you

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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Exactly what I used today to work on the goat pen, although its just called a drill to us, as most of us dont use electric drills anymore, unless we need the concrete drill. I had to put plywood inside on the one side as it was easier than moving a stack of wood on the other side. plus its under roof anyways, oh and adding a top to the hay feeder to keep hens and goats out of it
Did I mention the humidity was 88% outside today nastyness. NOT a good day to work, takes three times longer in the heat I swear!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote: its so easy to have that many serama and not even know it

 

[Sally Sunshine]

This page is great!!! I just got my first incubator today. The Hova-bator 1602N model. I didn't get the egg turner yet, but I plan to! I did get their Hydrometer. So far, I am keeping the temp steady at 99.5 pretty easily, but the humidity is 35% and there is no water in it.

Any tips?

Welcome!!!!! That has a fan it it right? A MUST READ***** INCUBATION QUESTIONS w/answers post #85688

Quote: MUST HAVE A PAIR OF EVERYTHING!!!!!

The broodies beat me up, but the six active chicks are in with them. It took a minute for them to stop screaming at me, but I heard (and dared to peek) them clucking, and all seemed okay.

how cute!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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[kwhites634]

Quote: MUST HAVE A PAIR OF EVERYTHING!!!!!

The broodies beat me up, but the six active chicks are in with them. It took a minute for them to stop screaming at me, but I heard (and dared to peek) them clucking, and all seemed okay.

how cute!
How are you progressing on that arc build?