North Carolina

[TarheelBirdy]

Yes, We lost 4 RIR hens And Coyote Bait (RIR roo/ survivor from last years coyote attacks) from one breeding run, and we lost 2 Ameraucanas and 2 EE hens in the other.

The Ameraucana roo is at large in the woods right now, and a bit freaked out. If that big black animal comes back now... It is real stupid, and I will Finnish the job! I knew it would comeback because it left one alive out there. I need to go find a way to get the roo back up to the back lot where the bear traps, and pred lights are.. I think it will help him to be with the others. He was not hatched here and may not know how to get up there.

Once upon a time the birds had run of the woods, but they liked to come up to the porch to roost at night, and I got tired of power washing the porch every morning. Wild Thing would have already got up there.

Any ideas on how to show him the way?

...and yes the faves are always the first ones to get killed. Today I only have 1 really old bird from my first six.

Meanwhile I am waiting for the nosy neighbor across the front lot to call the law on me, and make me wish I hit it the second time. It ran across the street and I did not want to take the chance of hitting her house.

I think I am all cried out now, and just want to try my best to move forward, after these steps backward. Strange I did not cry until after I shot him. Also, may replace some of the girls lost, the ones in the Amer/EE group were laying light blue, deep Blue, green, and pink, they were selected just for this male.

I'm so sorry!!

 

[Chasity]

Greyback found his way back to one of the runs (after the area was cleaned up a bit). I will let him calm down a bit before I bring him back to the north side.

Chicks in the bator are pippin, crazy...

We have had a coyote problem here at this time of the year before, too crazy the similarities in timing from last year. They took many last year from me and my neighbors up the road. I don't care which it was, but it should not be back. It did not leave any useful prints in my yard, all I needed to know was it had a bird in its mouth. I was not asking for ID, but the shape put a chill down my back after last years midnight chase with a broom stick. I'm not using a broomstick anymore, and I am no longer waiting for confirmation of what type of K9 either.

I thought about tracking it to see if it is still hiding in the woods, but have just stayed here for the day. The little guy handled it better than I thought. He was not happy, but I did expect more tears. He did not see the mess, just a few feathers are left up there now.


So what is this I here about snow? change of subject for now.... I had a lot to do today, but I'm just too worn out.

 

[kristaleigh]

I'm Sorry Chassity. That's sad and devastating. I've had it happen before to me but at the time I didn't have any "pet" chickens. Now I have a girl named belle, that loves to be loved. I would be heartbroken. Never thought I'd love a chicken.

 

[ramirezframing]

I've had it happen before to me but at the time I didn't have any "pet" chickens. Now I have a girl named belle, that loves to be loved. I would be heartbroken. Never thought I'd love a chicken.

Well if you have any chickens, you can plan for no pets.....but one here and there will insist on being a pet and there aint nothing to be done about it

Had it happen here a few times over the years, the last one was Peepers (my profile picture).

 

[TarheelBirdy]

 

[Chasity]

There are those that are like that, and just decide that they will demand your attention if it were not given. These were two breeding groups, but no matter how we view them they are living and have intelligence so I try to take as good care of them as I can. Right now I have bitties hatching, one out of its shell so far...

 

[scottcaddy]

Should <BG> I even want to know how and or why, this happened

Scott

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

Good Morning, Happy Chicken People!

Enjoy the day!

 

[atmaclean]

Good Morning and Happy Valentine's Day to my Chicken Peeps!! Hollow - I am SO sorry you have had to deal with this! I have actually been thinking about switching banks because ours is SO far away (the closest one is 35 minutes away) and have heard good things about 1st Citizen!! I'm praying everything gets straightened out for you and quickly!! Chicken news: the chicks have been allowed grass time the past few days and ALL but 5 have decided they'd rather bunk with the biggies!! DH had such a hard time locking them up last night as they wanted to go into the juvi pen...I responded, why not let them?!? LOL, he was like, Oh! Still doing research on Freedom Rangers as the minimum order is 25 chicks and I am not sure even if we sell a few, if we can handle/process/afford to grow all of them!! I heard they do not require as much food as Cornish, since they are capable of free ranging and such, but I might check out doing fermented feed for them (will need someone to walk me through that... ) to see if they grow better and with "less" feed! I wonder about Jersey Giants...I know they are DP....maybe they'd be a good investment too?!? ACK...now I am being attacked by chicken math!! Found a recipe on how to make your own ACV so I am (next week) going to try it out!! I need to make some applesauce for the runt anyway, so it works out perfectly!! I will keep you posted on how it works (or not) in case anyone is interested!! I'm hoping it works as it would be nice to have an "endless" supply ... once our apple trees actually start (IF) producing!! WELCOME to the new folks!! Have a great day everyone!! Remember, you are precious to someone!! So have a happy Valentine's Day!!

Hi NH I feed FF to my flock. Be sure to use the unpasteurized acv with mother in it. You can also buy a gallonnof acv and add mother to it and wait a few days. Or use kefir. Lots of options. Or you ca just use water and your crumble/pellets without un/acv. Angela

 

[atmaclean]

Hello again everyone... I am just updating on my chicks. I have only lost one of the 25 ordered... I have been worried that they have been cold on my back porch but they are way to big to be in the house.... and starting to get a little sticky, even though I change litter every other day. I just segregated the "meat" birds from the layers that I ordered. The Cornish birds were getting so big.... I am assuming that is good : ) Hope everyone is having a great day! Amanda

Oh my, they are just little babies! My chicks are bigger than this and are still inside. I don't put them outside until they are fully feathered. It is still getting pretty cold at night here... Maybe I'm being over-protective...? I'd love to move them out sooner if it is safe. I moved out 9 yesterday but still have heat on them and they are in a protected area that my DH just finished for them. They seem to be enjoying their freedom They are 13 week old silkies and 8 week old rhodebars.... On the credit card fraud.....they do sell little sleeves made for your cards that keep them safe. They still allow them to fit in your wallet as usual. Also we only keep a certain amount in the account tied to our debit card (dont use credit cards) so that we arent wiped out if we are hacked by one of these thieves. I make a lot of online purchases so i figure someone will try eventually....they wont get much of my money if they try. If you know you need more for a certain purchase, just transfer it in when you do the payment. Keeping it in a separate account will really be worthwhile if someone gets you acct number!! Im sure it is a sickening feeling! Thank goodness your banks are working with you. We also keep a decent amount of cash in a safe deposit box for emergency use in a case like this. Im so sorry you guys are having to go through this. I also hope they can track down the thieves who did it to you !! No one but you should enjoy your hard earned money. Angela