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[number9]

Got to experience my first issue with ground predators the last couple nights. Saw a opossum running through the yard two nights ago when I was pulling up after work. By the time I got in and got the gun out of safe and loaded he was long gone. Didn't notice any missing but didn't really take accurate counts. Didn't see him last night or tonight. That is until I opened up one of the coops. The dirty little guy was huddled in the corner with 3 dead chickens around him. i was trying to shoot him through the chicken door instead of lifting the lid and putting me within 2 ft of it but now I have to patch a few bullet holes in the coop too lol. I guess I'm not that great of an aim in the dark with a hand gun. Regardless I was successfully able to eliminate the threat!

My neighbor where I used to live shot 2 big holes in his coop trying to shoot a mink with a shotgun.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

sure you didnt hit the chickens ? hahaaa

 

[bradselig]

Lol. I originally grabbed the shotgun but thought of the damage it might have caused. Then considered the 22, but the. If I couldn't get it through the chicken door, I didn't want to have to manage a rifle when the "rat" is only 2 feet away. So I chose the .380 hand gun. It got the job done lol.

And Granny, yes I'm positive lol. When I checked the coop the first time I saw them all dead with the "rat" huddled in the corner.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

hahaa, well sounds like if one dont do it you can go bigger. hope you dont see a coyote ! you will be all spring building a new coop.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

What is everyone's favorite kill method for a goose? Should be basically the same as a chicken, right?

I am very conscientious with any bird, I will PM you so its not upsetting other folks on the thread.regarding processing.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Get ready! Just heard the weather forecast for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day- the Midwest could see a major snow event !

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hiding now! And welcome to the thread if i didn't already

The new babes! Boy are they cute! Guess it's time to start on the bigger coop now?!

Hehe cuties and good luck on the new coop!

My steers had their one bad day today. We will find out in a few weeks how they taste, they weren't as big as I had hoped they'd be

live and learn I guess. If anyone wants notes on raising a dairy steer PM me

Ugh Please share all you want. I still plan for a heifer and want to see any advice I can.

Anywhere in northern Indiana sell barley seed? I'm in Plymouth, looking to start fodder!!

Welcome to our thread

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Here we go!

EEEEEEK! Thanks for posting!

Got to experience my first issue with ground predators the last couple nights. Saw a opossum running through the yard two nights ago when I was pulling up after work. By the time I got in and got the gun out of safe and loaded he was long gone. Didn't notice any missing but didn't really take accurate counts. Didn't see him last night or tonight. That is until I opened up one of the coops. The dirty little guy was huddled in the corner with 3 dead chickens around him. i was trying to shoot him through the chicken door instead of lifting the lid and putting me within 2 ft of it but now I have to patch a few bullet holes in the coop too lol. I guess I'm not that great of an aim in the dark with a hand gun. Regardless I was successfully able to eliminate the threat!

Oh man, I am so sorry. I have had the buggers fall asleep in a nest box, they are not a nice predator.to deal with. Dirty animal, usually feeds off dead creatures but will sure eat eggs and chickens heads off

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Lol. I originally grabbed the shotgun but thought of the damage it might have caused. Then considered the 22, but the. If I couldn't get it through the chicken door, I didn't want to have to manage a rifle when the "rat" is only 2 feet away. So I chose the .380 hand gun. It got the job done lol.

And Granny, yes I'm positive lol. When I checked the coop the first time I saw them all dead with the "rat" huddled in the corner.

Brad its pretty upsetting what possums can do in a day. The most upsetting part is what birds they grab. Its usually the calmest breeds we want to keep.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I have 2 ganders left to rehome, or offer for Christmas dinner

Here is the dad as a young fella last year, He is a very protective gander, and his boys all think they need to fight.to be the big fella too. Downsizing so please pm if interested.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Last post.. looking for anyone interested in being a contributor to keep our thread alive and growing. When I started our thread I promised to keep it alive and thriving. Anyone interested to help, we need contributors. Please PM me if you have a little free time, and want to keep our thread going.