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[ParatrooperWife]

Just wanted to say a quick "Hi" to all my fellow Okies. My family and I are located in Noble and just got our first chicks ever about 2 weeks ago, 2 Buff Orpingtons and 2 Barred Rock. They are growing amazingly fast! We are in the process of converting out kids' old playset to their coop and man, is it a process! It's worth the planning and effort for these girls, though! I can tell they know me by their peeps when they hear my voice and how quickly they hop on my arm in their brooder. This is going to be quite and adventure!
Thanks a bunch and nice to meet you!

 

[NanaKat]

Just wanted to say a quick "Hi" to all my fellow Okies.  My family and I are located in Noble and just got our first chicks ever about 2 weeks ago, 2 Buff Orpingtons and 2 Barred Rock.  They are growing amazingly fast!  We are in the process of converting out kids' old playset to their coop and man, is it a process!  It's worth the planning and effort for these girls, though!  I can tell they know me by their peeps when they hear my voice and how quickly they hop on my arm in their brooder.  This is going to be quite and adventure!
Thanks a bunch and nice to meet you!

 

[limited25]

http://www.eregulations.com/oklahoma/hunting/furbearer-regulations/
Under exemptions of regulations. States that it can be killed if it is attacking livestock or poultry. Seems like pets would be considered livestock...

Thank you.

 

[CLSranch]

Howdy and Welcome Paratrooper Wife.


And limited25 I'd keep the deer rifle by the door. You won't see them for very long and they're gone. You can trap them but it's a lot harder than getting a coon or possum, cover scent very well hide the trap yada yada. Finding help from a local who traps would help.

 

[limited25]

Thanks CLSranch, when you say you won't see them very long and they're gone does that mean it might not come back?

 

[CLSranch]

Thanks CLSranch, when you say you won't see them very long and they're gone does that mean it might not come back?

It'll come back as long as there is food. Kinda of a hit and miss. I was talking about they don't like to be seen and they stay hidden if they think you can see them. They could run off you or the boys miss a shot at them while looking for the gun then go to bed. Wake up to slaughtered chickens.

 

[CLSranch]

They also cover miles of territory. It could cover and hunt that area (your chickens) this week and be miles away tomorrow. Then just pop back up. Mountain Lions cover a 50 mile circle. Bob cats less but still a big circle.

 

[limited25]

Thanks, I appreciate the info.

 

[NanaKat]

 
Thanks CLSranch, when you say you won't see them very long and they're gone does that mean it might not come back?

It'll come back as long as there is food. Kinda of a hit and miss. I was talking about they don't like to be seen and they stay hidden if they think you can see them. They could run off you or the boys miss a shot at them while looking for the gun then go to bed. Wake up to slaughtered chickens.

If you can find tracks on your property where the bobcat is casing out your pens, you can set up a trap...hidden by a tunnel of bales of hay. The cat is intent of hunting/ sniffing and could enter the trap....of course other predators will also be trapped...raccoon, possum, and skunk.
If you use a cage trap, then baiting it with canned fish or a live rodent will help. You will then determine the demise...no one wants you to release your "problem" into their "backyard".
We prefer a snap trap that is secured to a post and a gun.
A dead animal must be buried or burned.

Keep a record of the date killed, reasons for the take-out and a genetic marker (i.e. A toe including claw or an inch tip of the ear including a blood vein) you keep in a ziplock baggie in your freezer. This is just in case the specific bobcat has been "marked" for study. The sample will provide the researchers enough material to identify the animal's gender and age.
Why....animals marked for research have tracking devices...some wear a collar...but some have a temporary device that is inserted under the skin....allowing researchers to track the animal to a last known location.

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Husband said I could have more chicks this summer!!! And I get to pick out a few of my fave breeds. Anyone know of a reputable website to order chicks from? Or a place in NE Oklahoma I can look into for mid summer chicks?

We bought our first babies from Tractor Supply and only now are we realizing there are loads of other options... But I have no idea where to start. We want a few more good egg laying hens (maybe Speckled Sussex, Wyandottes, and Marans) and we will probably want some meat birds at the same time.

I hatch all year long. You are welcome to come see the birds and do local pickup, or I can ship. I don't have any meat birds but I have some good dual purpose birds. www.chickenfanatics.com

If you can find tracks on your property where the bobcat is casing out your pens, you can set up a trap...hidden by a tunnel of bales of hay. The cat is intent of hunting/ sniffing and could enter the trap....of course other predators will also be trapped...raccoon, possum, and skunk.
If you use a cage trap, then baiting it with canned fish or a live rodent will help. You will then determine the demise...no one wants you to release your "problem" into their "backyard".
We prefer a snap trap that is secured to a post and a gun.
A dead animal must be buried or burned.

Keep a record of the date killed, reasons for the take-out and a genetic marker (i.e. A toe including claw or an inch tip of the ear including a blood vein) you keep in a ziplock baggie in your freezer. This is just in case the specific bobcat has been "marked" for study. The sample will provide the researchers enough material to identify the animal's gender and age.
Why....animals marked for research have tracking devices...some wear a collar...but some have a temporary device that is inserted under the skin....allowing researchers to track the animal to a last known location.

Good thinking.