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[CluckAcres]

Well, hopefully you get it. Wouldn't be a long drive. And being with chickens

hope you don't get tired of eggs!

 

[Mother2Hens]

Cluck Acres~ That is a mystery! Unless you have a lot of property, it seems like cameras would be the best option. Even if you caught something in a live trap, it might not be the culprit.
Btw I just looked at your chickens on your profile, and you have a wonderful variety of interesting birds. Re your job interview~ Good luck, Cluck!!

Bloonskiller~ Loved the Snow Chicken : - )

 

[CluckAcres]

Cluck Acres~ That is a mystery! Unless you have a lot of property, it seems like cameras would be the best option. Even if you caught something in a live trap, it might not be the culprit.
Btw I just looked at your chickens on your profile, and you have a wonderful variety of interesting birds. Re your job interview~ Good luck, Cluck!!

Thanks. BTW: How do did you become a Golden Feather with only 117 post? lol You must of bought the membership right?

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

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I got my membership as a christmas present

 

[ellymayRans]

I want to be on the Indiana list. I am in Roanoke, IN.  I'm looking for French Bl. k Copper Maran hens who are laying or are at least started pullets from good stock.  Anybody out there have any or know of any, nearby?

I will b working with mine hoping to hatch this summer or pawheadpoultry.com has some. I just ordered 15 due to b shipped 4/22! Love the breed and such good birds

 

[Mother2Hens]

I got my membership gifted with my recently purchased the book, "Chicken Health for Dummies." (I needed the book since I only have 117 posts because I basically know nothing-- ha) I guess you had to earn yours by educating the dummies. : - )

 

[Mother2Hens]

Nevermind Cluck, just saw you don't have one. : - (

 

[Mother2Hens]

Think Spring ~ Consumers Love Farmers Markets!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Think Spring ~ Consumers Love Farmers Markets!

I believe it! Everyone is worried about GMO and who knows what else is in and on our foods.

 

[vickichicki]

Ok, so I broke out my 'Birds of Indiana' book. So I may be an avid bird watcher.. what of it!

Red tailed hawks can have a wingspan of up to 4 ft, making the sheer size have the ability to pick a chicken up and disappear with it, same with the Northern Harrier (although these guys are more marsh hunters). As they are all year round birds, I guess this makes them the most likely suspect for your missing birds.

Cooper and Sharped shined are smaller birds and often pick of small birds. I have seen many a bird disappear from my feeder thanks to the Cooper. Although they are generally noisier upon picking their pray. Screeching before a bird is picked off.

Osprey, although large and intimidating, are fisher birds. (have a great picture of one that took someones koi)

Bald Eagles will also prey on ducks and other birds. Obviously large enough to take out most critters. Also year round in certain parts of Indiana, so I would not rule it out. (have great pictures of one of these too carrying a squirrel)

Not to mention... owls. Silly as it sounds. Great Horned Owl is about the same size as a red tailed hawk. Although normally nocturnal, I guess if it was close enough to some trees.. Well if it is hungry. Great Horned are also one of the few birds that will take skunks and porcupines.

Hopefully narrowing down the birds might make it a big easier to find a way to deter them. Well that and I just wanted to be fancy pants and show of my bird knowledge