We lost a nice Belgian d'Uccle hen yesterday, probably to a hawk. So, the flock is locked in for at least two weeks. haven't actually seen the predator, but it's a best guess, and whoever it is will return soon.
Mary
Mary
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Oh man, is GR a HOT market right now. I have heard so many stories like that. Very glad I'm not buying a home now; like our adopted shelter mutt, I'm in my forever home.My house sold in 6 days here in Grand Rapids
Spring and fall are migration times for hawks, owls and eagles, and free-roaming chickens are at higher risk. Raptors are federally protected, so the best defense is to keep birds in while the hungry migrating birds pass through.Are you locking them in because of predators?
I'm waiting for the owls to start moving through. I haven't seen or heard them yet. I hope I didn't miss them.I have seen a huge number of raptors moving through in the last 2 weeks.
@RaZ...in one of your photos, it appears you have a quite a find in your garage along with the racks you were able to salvage. I would love to hear more about the classic car you have stored
Do the headlight covers still work?It's a 1968 Ford LTD Brougham.
I've been hearing barred owls for a few weeks now.I'm waiting for the owls to start moving through. I haven't seen or heard them yet. I hope I didn't miss them.
There is a juvenile eagle that seems to be staking a claim on this area. I've seen it several times since spring. I love seeing the raptors even if they are a threat to my chickens. I think that I have enough cover for them in case a raptor does come looking for a meal. I haven't seen any fox or coyotes for over a year now. It's just a matter of time before one or the other move in. My run is secure so I'm not too worried if they do move in.
Mary, Sorry for your loss.We lost a nice Belgian d'Uccle hen yesterday, probably to a hawk. So, the flock is locked in for at least two weeks. haven't actually seen the predator, but it's a best guess, and whoever it is will return soon.
Mary
They do.Do the headlight covers still work?
They are so cool!