North Carolina

[tammyfarms]

That's pretty harsh!
Obviously you can't have dogs killing your animals, but I could never kill a dog and I don't even like them, I like cats haha.

It is harsh... but I am going to quote another user on here who's name is SpeckledHen
"~A dog on its owner's property is a pet; A dog on someone else's property is a predator~"

I don't know if the authorities have been called, but they need to be. Hopefully they will do something. When dogs begin killing other folks livestock, it really becomes a problem. They often come back for more. I love dogs, cats, all animals, but if they threaten my livestock, appropriate measures need to be taken. Just MHO. My hubby will shoot the shotgun over dogs heads when the come on the property. That has kept them from coming back. Shotgun pellets don't go far enough to hurt anything where we live.

 

[chicknleg]

Thanks, like I said I'm in this chicken craze, so I will do anything to make this work out. Oh and I live on a ranch with animals and tons a land. It requires a lot of labour and work, so I'm sure we have the tools laying around! 

Thank you all for all of the advice! 

And hollow, the pictures you posted are amazing! I think the chickens are gorgeous and can't wait to figure out if we can come out to get them and when. 

Tractor supply also has some simple coop plans for free online.

 

[chicknleg]

Here is a start...
http://www.tractorsupply.com/know-h...ken-crossed-the-road-chicken-coop-design.html

 

[chicknleg]

Several free plans available.

 

[wildriverswolf90]

It is harsh... but I am going to quote another user on here who's name is SpeckledHen
"~A dog on its owner's property is a pet; A dog on someone else's property is a predator~"

I don't know if the authorities have been called, but they need to be.  Hopefully they will do something.  When dogs begin killing other folks livestock, it really becomes a problem.  They often come back for more.  I love dogs, cats, all animals, but if they threaten my livestock, appropriate measures need to be taken.  Just MHO.  My hubby will shoot the shotgun over dogs heads when the come on the property.  That has kept them from coming back.  Shotgun pellets don't go far enough to hurt anything where we live.

shooting a dog is only my last resort as I spend alot of my free time at the local rescue and am a huge dog lover. I talked with the owners at length and the problem was resolved, they paid for the damages and built a fence to house the dogs. We are on good terms now, and I even watch their daughter in the afternoons, and she helps me with chores around the farm, so everything worked out.

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

Thanks for the kind comments about my birds!

I did a head count this evening. I have nine Buff Orpingtons, two more RIRs and one Silly Sweetie Welsummer that can get sold. I didn't realize how many of my Welsummers the foxes got in that raid! But Silly Sweetie wants to be a pet, so she must go. She has a slightly wry tail though, so shouldn't be used for breeding. I'd like to keep her long enough to make sure that twist doesn't interfere with her laying. The others can go at any time. I have another person who has requested some. I'll message her and see how many she wants. If anyone else in here was seriously interested, speak now! I know there's been speculation, but nothing concrete. But I'd rather not cut anyone short if I can help it!

 

[dutchbunny83]

Hey guys!

Sorry to be redundant, I know we had this conversation a month ago or so, but after a half hour of searching back pages I can't find it!
Someone recommended a flea medicine for cats-- I can't remember who it was or what it was.
We've been using frontline plus forever, and it's not working. When we just got home the entire house is infected and has to be flea bombed. We have no dogs and only one cat, but he loves to go outside and has long hair. I know advantix isn't supposed to be used on cats.

Can anyone remember/find/recommend the best treatment for fleas on a cat? He is digging his ears and nose open. I made a vet appointment, but can't get in until next week and want to order something ASAP for it.

THANKS!

 

[2Sesslers]

DST - also check {with a parent's help} Craigslist. Sometimes you can find coops for a reasonable price in there. I just saw a couple today. BUT, PLEASE - be careful with Craigslist

 

[sbrooks88]

Is it normal for 6 month old chickens not to be laying yet? I got to thinking about it today. Not even my full grown hens are laying like normal.

 

[dutchbunny83]

Hollow-- You are tempting me so bad with this silly welsummer! I LOVE chickens who think they are my pets and I love dark eggs!

My computer is acting up, but I need to go back and see what everyone is talking about with coops. The ones I've seen on craigslist are really nice but priced pretty high. My first coop I bought one of the ones online with the little run and whatnot for about $300. It was super tiny and I've build 2 after that myself that are way bigger for less. It's surprisingly not that hard just time consuming. I'd recommend building you own if possible. Best of luck to you!