New Mexico

[Yolkmountain]

either a bear or a mountain lion... not sure. No distictive tracks can only tell that the track was about the size of the palm of my hand. the dirt is so hard packed the tracks were just in the mulchy kind of material. either way, I just dont want to provide its next meal too!

 

[Yolkmountain]

Its a bear. The neighbor's dog that has adopted us sounded the warning at about 4:30 this morning. I turned on the spotlight I has rigged up and there she was! The light and the dog made scared her enough to head back into the woods. I am certain this is a problem that wont go away easily. I dont mind the bear being around really... but it tore into my coop like it was a sardine can!

 

[blaundee]

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Thats awful!!!

 

[PeepsBMobbin]

WOW, how do you protect the chicken coop from bears! So sorry for your loss. That's terrible.

 

[Tikkijane]

Glad you found out what it was, but boy, that's a challenge, I would imagine. I'm getting all kinds of paranoid thinking about having mine out overnight, but know the time is surely coming.

 

[Yolkmountain]

Good news... Game and Fish came out and set a trap to relocate the bear. They said had it just gone for trash or animals left outside it would have been an issue of eliminating access to the food. However since the chickens were in a solidly built wood coop they need to get it away from the neighborhood. I was stunned to see a door ripped off the hinges and slide bolts tore from the coop. I know I am in his back yard but goodness... that is scary. Hopefully it will return tonight and have a new back yard tomorrow.

 

[dak]

I have about 7 Ameraucana hens that are turning a year this month and next that are for sale. Black and Lavender. PM me for details. Also 4 young lavender cockerels for free.

 

[Skye_k23]

hi all Thought I would introduce myself. I am new to the forums and to chickens. I live in northern new mexico. I have 13 chickens that are about 2 months old. Both RI reds and barred rocks. Hope to learn alot fom this site.
Brook

 

[Yolkmountain]

Welcome, Brook! We are a fun group...a bit chickie crazy but lots of fun!

 

[Tikkijane]

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