***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[kelielliott]

They also said I could breed them with mine for a small stud fee!

 

[Sagetown]

Our Oklahoma State statutes allow shooting a predatory bird like an owl or hawk if it is caught in the act of attacking your poultry. Eagles are specifically identified in the statutes as exempt. We have had more trouble with owls than hawks. They have actually landed in front of the outdoor coops and grabbed a bird that was frightened out of the side door. At night I now pull a wire panel in front of the openings on those coops. Owls often hunt in pairs as a parent is training a youngster. They come out at dusk about the time the birds in the pens are settling down. 2" x 4" wire will keep them at bay. But a 4" x 6" wire will allow an owl to land and then swoop down thru the panel. We actually had an owl do that. It could not get back out of the pen. It would fly at me with talons outstretched when I tried to open the gate to let it out so we had to shoot it. to get it out of the pen.

That's nice to know. Now, maybe I won't feel so bad when I have to dispose of a menacing chickenhawk or owl.
At times the owls surround the chicken barn like indians hootin' it up around a circle of wagons, and chickenhawks perched on treetops like snipers ready to pick off the local villagers.

 

[BetsyOK]

I gave two chickens each to two families--I thought they were all cockerels until got them out of the cages; one was pullet I'd missed. Your friends probably got the two cockerels, as the kids that got the pair were pretty young.

I hope everyone is happy with their birds!

 

[NanaKat]

Had the final fitting today with Olaf and while there are a few adjustments to be made, Olaf will make his debut this weekend. Scott is happy, so I am happy.
I'll post a few pictures in a bit.
From this to


to this in 4 weeks

 

[Kassaundra]

Had the final fitting today with Olaf and while there are a few adjustments to be made, Olaf will make his debut this weekend. Scott is happy, so I am happy.
I'll post a few pictures in a bit.
From this to


to this in 4 weeks

So awesome!!!! You should be proud

 

[lonnyandrinda]

So awesome!!!! You should be proud

X2!!!

 

[BetsyOK]

Great job!

 

[our 5acre farm]

Has anyone had or have any experience raising jumbo ringneck peasants for meat? If so is it worth it? Any info would be great, thank you

 

[Kyzmette]

@Nanakat that is a work of ART!!! Fabulous!

 

[SharkmanDan]

Has anyone had or have any experience raising jumbo ringneck peasants for meat? If so is it worth it? Any info would be great, thank you

I REALLY want to try this, at some point. But, I've been told that there is a theory, that pheasants don't survive well, in areas, where chiggers thrive. I have chiggers, and pheasant is expensive. So, as I get more established, and ready to take on new projects, I might try raising both Ringneck Pheasant and Quail. Until I get a bit better at all of this, and more experience, I'm hoping to hear more from others, trying similarly.