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[julie0477]

Gah Vicki that stinks about the rooster. . Quite a sad story. Im really sorry.

 

[EmSteele]

I keep reading about all of the predator problems...I live in Southern Indiana (about 30-45 mins under Bloomington) and I haven't had a problem... We took major precautions after researching what we'd need. I think the best thing we did was post my mutt, Bellah May, almost up against the fence. She has a strong "I can't eat them so you can't either" rule. The ONLY issue I've had was the 80+ year old, one legged neighbor who decided his sons weren't getting to the grass fast enough so HE'D cut it his self... tore open the side of the run and ran(rode) away as fast as he could!

 

[SallyinIndiana]

I keep reading about all of the predator problems...I live in Southern Indiana (about 30-45 mins under Bloomington) and I haven't had a problem... We took major precautions after researching what we'd need. I think the best thing we did was post my mutt, Bellah May, almost up against the fence. She has a strong "I can't eat them so you can't either" rule. The ONLY issue I've had was the 80+ year old, one legged neighbor who decided his sons weren't getting to the grass fast enough so HE'D cut it his self... tore open the side of the run and ran(rode) away as fast as he could!

Glad to hear it is working out well for you.

Vicki, I have a buff Brama rooster that I no longer need since Patrick gave me a BLRW (Buster). He is not crowing yet. He won't walk right up to you but he will sit in your lap once you get him. He is yours for the taking if you want him. In case you were wondering he does have feathers on his legs.

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

No pictures again--it was too dark by the time I finished. The painting is finished on everything but the vent covers, and we've started the predator proofing. There is 1/2 inch 19 gauge welded wire across the floor, bolted on with 1 inch screws and washers to hold it in place. Tomorrow, it will be covered by river rock gravel as added dig-proofing and also to hold the wire down, and then I'm going to compact dirt over that as best I can. I've got a bunch of welded wire, so this thing ought to be solid and predator proof!

 

[pbirdhaven]

Here I go again... Seem to do a lot of whining here of late.

I received a stunning little addition to my flock yesterday thanks to the lovely pbirdhaven. He was a gorgeous pale splash bantam cochin with lots of comb at 10 weeks. Put his fuzzy butt into the quarantine pen and he ran around eating all the grass, scoffing the grain and picking at a water melon. Paying no attention to the girls who had lined up like soldiers at the fence line to check him out.
I was in heaven

He is cute as a button, does not seem flighty because of the girls...perfect!

Roll on night fall. Around 20 mins after dusk I pop my back porch flood light on and step outside. The quarantine pen fence is completely crushed. About 5 feet from the pen is my new rooster, mauled to death.
I have cameras on my house and it happens right after it gets dark. I can barely see the chicken on the camera running around frantically, but without the lights on I can not see what it attacking him. I have come to the conclusion it was a dog by how trashed the fencing was and the fact the little guy had a single bite and a broken wing but was left intact.

I am so frustrated and angry with myself and I feel like a big let down on pbirdhaven for giving me such a beautiful bird... I may just scream

Vicki, I tried to send you a message yesterday, but my browser crashed right in the middle. Don't be beating yourself up over this--nothing was your fault. It happens, heartbreaking but true. We all know that you are a great chicken mom

that just happened to have a bad break.

M2H, I also tried to post a condolence for Violet, but again the browser crashed. ( Don't know what the problem is; it only does it on BYC.) Back to the main issue--you did all that you could for Violet and made the loving choice at the end.

 

[julie0477]

Glad to hear it is working out well for you.


Vicki, I have a buff Brama rooster that I no longer need since Patrick gave me a BLRW (Buster).  He is not crowing yet.  He won't walk right up to you but he will sit in your lap once you get him.  He is yours for the taking if you want him.  In case you were wondering he does have feathers on his legs. 

 

Awe I have a buff Brahma roo and he's probably my all time favorite. Such a great laid back guy.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Jchny2000 - you think I am ok to leave them? That's what I want to do but I wasn't sure if that week difference in development would put the others at risk. She's the mom. I suppose I can let her sort it out

Update: I should clarify, she's been on a clutch of eggs that are a week or so ahead of these new ones

I am not sure if she will keep setting, I have never done a broody hatch. Hens seem to "know" if an egg is good or bad from what I have heard. Hopefully someone with broody experience can answer. I would watch close as you can in case she leaves the nest. Do you have an incubator, or access to one in case she leaves them?

jchnny- i dont bred dogs. i didnt plan on her having puppies it just happened. i was nt vry happy about it but i can only stay mad so long lol.

Oh, didn't realize. Noblesville has great clinic if you decide to spay her, very reasonable.
http://www.lowcostclinic.org/
I take all the stray cats that are abandoned here to them to get fixed, I don't want a cat explosion here!
They live in a large metal pole barn and can come and go as they please.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

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My boxer sure did, he would pace the fence and even chew it trying to get the birds.

Hey, darn it. This is my hole. Go get your own.



OK, selfish. Don't expect me to share this one with you if one of the big guys kicks you out of yours.


John

love it!

 

[Little Ameraucana Mom]

Vicki, I tried to send you a message yesterday, but my browser crashed right in the middle. Don't be beating yourself up over this--nothing was your fault. It happens, heartbreaking but true. We all know that you are a great chicken mom

that just happened to have a bad break.

M2H, I also tried to post a condolence for Violet, but again the browser crashed. ( Don't know what the problem is; it only does it on BYC.) Back to the main issue--you did all that you could for Violet and made the loving choice at the end.

My computer doesn't like BYC either, Mine stalls all the time when I'm on here, which is why I'm not on a lot.

Judy, are you going to the spencer show. (White River)???

Everyone that is close there I a chicken show at Spencer fairgrounds Sat. Aug 31, if anyone would like to go !!!

 

[EmSteele]

The old man I posted about let his dog loose last night. He can't keep up with the dog and the mutt gets out and will terrorize trash bags, other dogs, and our yards. Well, last night his little mutt ATTACKED my dog in my front yard! My Pitbull pup is twice its size but he's a baby and won't bite unless someone is acting aggressive towards my kids. The old man sat by his car LAUGHING at his dog ATTACKING mine! I had to pick my hog of a dog up and throw him in my front door with my daughter and 2 nieces watching! Then the mutt tried tearing down my front door! Fortunately another neighbor saw what was happening (her daughter was outside watching too) and grabbed the mutt until the the old mans daughter got there to deal with it. Ugh! Sorry for rambling :-/