March 2017! Hatch with us!

[yeye5]

Grrrrr, I have 2 acres, but I'm surrounded by 12 properties that touch mine. I have 3 streets that those houses sit on. One of the properties is down a VERY Steep slope. The chainlink fence is VERY old and is starting to tilt. We have to replace it, but there are too many other things that need to be done first. It's not a problem for any of the houses except that 1. I would describe that house as mild to moderate hoarders. They do nothing in small quantities. They have 10 or so little ankle biter dogs. Minature border collies I think. They keep digging holes under the fence and harassing my chickens. I have 15 or so birds that wander the yard, plus I have my babies up by the house, in a small coop. Fortunately the babies are pretty secure in there, but 2 of the dogs were doing their best to get at them. When I walked outside, I tried to grab them. One ran back into it's yard, the other ran toward the front of my house.

My tenant has a large goofy (I think part great dane) dog that is super friendly. We turned him loose and he chased the dog over to me . I grabbed it, but as I went back to their yard, where one of the teens came out to see what the racket was about, it saw the other 9 dogs and went nuts in my arms. I had a hard time keeping it from biting me. Well, cuz it was freaking out, 3 more dogs came through. The teen took the one I was holding. Called the dogs back. 1 listened. 2 didn't I had to chase those suckers back to the hole, and I"ve done my best to block it off.

I've checked the whole yard. I don't see any signs of feathers. So, I think they JUST went after the babies, and left my escapees alone. This is the 3rd time their dogs have gotten in my yard. I think it's just a matter of time before those dogs kill something. If they do, I will catch them and bring em to the pound. I won't hand them back over.

The scary part, the teen told me they just had a litter of 12 puppies that are 4 weeks old. I sure hope they plan on selling them.

Is there any remote possibility of going over there, perhaps with another male family member and insisting on discussion and problem solving? and to let them know about not only what you've already seen happen but also what your concerns are that might/probably/can happen and the consequences you plan to employ if it happens?
That's a big task especially since people who refuse to manage their own pets--like They alone own the world--are not prone to be such good listeners.
If you have to take matters into your own hands, would you be willing/able to install an underground electric fence? That option is one I'm considering (that vs hot-wires above ground bcs I've had serious problems very recently with wild predator attacks causing repeated deaths in one of my pen areas.
Also someone (sorry I don't remember who but I thank that someone ) suggested I go to the section of the forum called "Predators and Pests". I did so, and they were very kind and helpful, offered a variety of idea, posted links to help me find and see and consider purchasing the tools they recommended. I don't differentiate between a predator from the woods/naturte and a predator that someone calls their own pet. If it harms what is me and mine, it is a predator. Legal issues vary for the 2 different subgroups. But that only comes into play if you choose to kill/injur the predator.
I hope some or any of this is helpful.

 

[yeye5]

2 eggs just went from pip to out in 3 hours. Only one other pip right now but it is day 20. 67 eggs, I hope this is a good sign.

 

[lilwildrabbit]

Just checked my dutchie I've got problems!! She is off the nest it's cold outside and she seems like she's not going back to it looks she kept them dry but looks like she couldn't deal with the rain and cold for her she has abandoned the nest m intervening hopefully I can save one of them!

 

[yeye5]

Well heck, I'm late to join the party! I currently have 7 LF calico Polish in lockdown with 3 pips so far! I also have 12 CCL's and 6 BBCM's, that I picked up, due to hatch on the 25th. Fingers crossed!

Late is better than never. I say that to my eggs all the time.
Nice to meet you and Much good luck on your hatch!

 

[yeye5]

Very true, but it's a LONG, LONG fence. It's a good idea though. Maybe we can just electrify a section....

I see I suggested this way late.
I'd electrify as much of the fence line that butts up to their property where their dogs are getting thru.

 

[lilwildrabbit]

Just checked my dutchie I've got problems!! She is off the nest it's cold outside and she seems like she's not going back to it looks she kept them dry but looks like she couldn't deal with the rain and cold for her she has abandoned the nest m intervening hopefully I can save one of them!

Just ran them in they are cold quick candling all were developing I'm afraid I lost 11 babies last night I'm sick right now.

 

[yeye5]

I did the same thing and bought 3 dozen thinking I would lose more. 32 developed, I think 28 hatched! Quail are still the most fun to watch zip. Don't blink! They'll be done!!

What??? Quail don't blink? Do you mean they don't blink while they're zipping? or that they don't blink Ever at all? That's quite bizarre!

 

[dan26552]

Just checked my dutchie I've got problems!! She is off the nest it's cold outside and she seems like she's not going back to it looks she kept them dry but looks like she couldn't deal with the rain and cold for her she has abandoned the nest m intervening hopefully I can save one of them!

Just ran them in they are cold quick candling all were developing I'm afraid I lost 11 babies last night I'm sick right now.

Do you have a bator you could pop them in? They may still be good as long as it's not freezing. If you've got a bator you can put them in I wouldn't throw them out till they've been in at least a day or two.

 

[dan26552]

What??? Quail don't blink? Do you mean they don't blink while they're zipping? or that they don't blink Ever at all? That's quite bizarre!

She means they zip so fast if you blink you'll miss it.

 

[yeye5]

Baby Photos!!



The breeder agreed we probably have some mixes in this batch. Still cute as ever!

Congratulations! These are beautiful chicks! Are they the cream legbars? I love the little eyeliner. I'm also thinking one of my pullets that I got recently hatched last year has to have some CL in her. What do they look like all grown up?