North Carolina

[Chickeninthemeadow]

New Home- Where in JoCo are you? We're down in Meadow (off 40 between Benson and Newton Grove). If you need a sitter and you're not too far away, I could probably swing by and let the birds in and out of their coop. Would only ask for reimbursement on gas probably.

 

[Coop Scoop Boogie]

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Actually....you can't adopt a fawn.......against federal laws and has big fines if you do have one. You must be federally licensed to rehabilitate deer, learned that when I took the classes for the license to rehabilitate wildlife. Most likely the doe was not that far away and had stashed the fawn there for safe keeping while she was off feeding in a less safe area. Fawns do not have a scent for predators to find them and so the doe leaves them in open areas where they can watch them from a distance. If there is a threat that gets close to the fawn sometimes the doe will play decoy, much like the Kildeer bird parents, and she tries to lur away the threat. The fawn will stay completely motionless, and this is why often the predator passes by, sometimes within inches, and does not find the fawn. If you touch the fawn you will leave a scent on it, now it can be found........sooooo.......looking is way ok. Hope that helps and thanks for sharing the pic

 

[greeneacre]

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Got curios about what I remembered reading ( mind like a sieve at this point in life

)on BYC about avocados and tried to find the real deal about them. I found every thing from all to none if is poisonous.

check out this info from the Merck manuel: http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/211102.htm


"Ingestion of avocado ( Persea americana ) has been associated with myocardial necrosis in mammals and birds and with sterile mastitis in lactating mammals. Cattle, goats, horses, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, sheep, budgerigars, canaries, cockatiels, ostriches, chickens, turkeys, and fish are susceptible. Caged birds appear more sensitive to the effects of avocado, while chickens and turkeys appear more resistant. "

"Ingestion of fruit, leaves, stems, and seeds of avocado has been associated with toxicosis in animals; leaves are the most toxic part."

Beth: sorry about your gosling

SCM: the BLRW is doing great.
Carolyn

 

[Miss Lydia]

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Got curios about what I remembered reading ( mind like a sieve at this point in life

)on BYC about avocados and tried to find the real deal about them. I found every thing from all to none if is poisonous.

check out this info from the Merck manuel: http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/211102.htm


"Ingestion of avocado ( Persea americana ) has been associated with myocardial necrosis in mammals and birds and with sterile mastitis in lactating mammals. Cattle, goats, horses, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, sheep, budgerigars, canaries, cockatiels, ostriches, chickens, turkeys, and fish are susceptible. Caged birds appear more sensitive to the effects of avocado, while chickens and turkeys appear more resistant. "

"Ingestion of fruit, leaves, stems, and seeds of avocado has been associated with toxicosis in animals; leaves are the most toxic part."

Beth: sorry about your gosling

SCM: the BLRW is doing great.
Carolyn

Thanks for the info green, I know there was something to it but couldn't remember what.

 

[ncwormfarmer]

Hi all,
I am in Harnett County (Holly Springs). Just got a nice slice of land 7 acres. I am so excited. I have wanted Chickens for so long but old town would not allow them. So I have 5 Buff Orpingtons and 10 mystery birds. I was wondering if people in surrounding areas have issues with coyotes? And if so, is the normal chicken wire enough to protect them? Or do you use thicker wire?
Thanks,
steven

 

[Matt A NC]

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First:

Second: I am not in your area, but chicken wire is only good for keeping chickens in. It will keep absolutely NO predators out. Dogs, coyotes, coons, and anything else can go through it with ease.

Matt

 

[HenThymes]

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Got curios about what I remembered reading ( mind like a sieve at this point in life

)on BYC about avocados and tried to find the real deal about them. I found every thing from all to none if is poisonous.

check out this info from the Merck manuel: http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/211102.htm


"Ingestion of avocado ( Persea americana ) has been associated with myocardial necrosis in mammals and birds and with sterile mastitis in lactating mammals. Cattle, goats, horses, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, sheep, budgerigars, canaries, cockatiels, ostriches, chickens, turkeys, and fish are susceptible. Caged birds appear more sensitive to the effects of avocado, while chickens and turkeys appear more resistant. "

"Ingestion of fruit, leaves, stems, and seeds of avocado has been associated with toxicosis in animals; leaves are the most toxic part."

Beth: sorry about your gosling

SCM: the BLRW is doing great.
Carolyn

Thanks for the info green, I know there was something to it but couldn't remember what.

ML - Congrats on your spirit award!!!

 

[vfem]

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I am ok here, but at the same time I have problems with fox. Recently coyote were sited near my mom's house on hwy 42 in Willow Springs. I live in Harnett Co but Fuquay, maybe 15 minutes from you. Racoons and fox you NEED too look out for around here. Congrats on your new birds!!!

 

[vfem]

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First:

Second: I am not in your area, but chicken wire is only good for keeping chickens in. It will keep absolutely NO predators out. Dogs, coyotes, coons, and anything else can go through it with ease.

Matt

Use the Mesh Wire all the way! Chicken wire is no good at all.

Tractor Supply on 401 carries it.

 

[vfem]

Coop update!

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