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[vickichicki]

Vicki: The only two on your list that I see around our place are: Coopers Hawks and Owls. The Hawks are spotted during the day and the owls are very hard to spot; Yet, they are heard alot. I have only seen a few at night on the ground in the headlights when we drive down our long driveway.

Bald Eagles are really rare in these areas let alone spotting one. I have only seen one bald eagle once years and years ago in Brownsburg at our home in the country. Their HUGE wingspan is unbelievable and memorable!!

I know Red tailed hawks are very common. Be the bird you normally see getting chased by the little birds, or the one sitting alone on top of a lightpole.

I was working outside on a house that sits on Geist. I about killed myself running to the truck to grab my camera to take a picture of the Bald Eagle flying above. The juvenile eagles are a whole lot easier to miss as they look real close to the red tailed hawks until they get their tell tale black and white colouring.

This is my picture, as you can see him carrying a squirrel (taken 2008). They are most certainly active in Indiana.

 

[vickichicki]

Ooh could not find it at the time of my last post.. But here is a juvenile Bald Eagle, take at the same location. Very easy to miss with the lack of adult colouring.

 

[CluckAcres]

I have seen several bald eagles around our area plus hawks and owls. I know at least one of them is taking my birds in day light! I just cant catch them in the act. I need some flags!

 

[CluckAcres]

Well i didnt get the job today. Brad was right. If you own poultry you cant work in a poulty plant. I went into interview and the guy was going to show me around we walked down the hall and he stopped and asked if i have poultry my self still. I told him yes and he said well darn thats a deal breaker. He told me if i ever decide to get rid of mine then to come back and he would be able to give me a job.

 

[CluckAcres]

Well went into Family Farm and Home store today and they had ducks and turkeys in. I couldnt afford the turkeys they was $4.19 each. So i got 2 ducks. They are Indian Runner Khaki (Dark Color).

 

[CluckAcres]

WOW I JUST REALIZED IM A GOLDEN FEATHER NOW. HOW DID THAT HAPPEN? LOL IF SOMEONE DID THIS AS A GIFT THANKS SO MUCH! YOU JUST MADE MY DAY!!

 

[vickichicki]

I am sorry to hear you did not get the job. I am sure there is something for you around the corner.

Yay on the new ducks. Should my RP's ever decide to have a go at making lil turkeys I shall let you know. For you.. Free

Also... now who is the fancy pants with the Golden Feather.... Go you!

 

[CluckAcres]

I am sorry to hear you did not get the job. I am sure there is something for you around the corner.

Yay on the new ducks. Should my RP's ever decide to have a go at making lil turkeys I shall let you know. For you.. Free

Also... now who is the fancy pants with the Golden Feather.... Go you!

Thank you. There is another job i have been waiting on. I was told i would be hired when the next opening comes up. That was almost 3 weeks ago and still waiting. They just fired a guy so hopefully they call me back soon.

 

[Crafty chick]

I think I would rather have my own chickens, than work with them anyway cluck. cute ducks! We ever buy a house I want a couple for the slugs and worms around the garden. I'd like turkeys too. Maybe if one of us gets them, then they can be bred and sold to each other! Just a thought.

 

[vickichicki]

I am expecting eggs anytime now. Although the thought of breaking the first few open to see if they are viable scares me. Be something to wait all this time to find out they are not fertile.