Okies in the BYC The Original

[Buster52]

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I have. My Pyrs killed a few while I was training them. Once fully trained, they stopped killing them and now protect them. Most of my birds have the run of the place, unless sequestered for breeding or pasturing purposes, so there are plenty of opportunities.

I decided early on the dogs were more valuable than any single bird was. Once trained they would save far more birds and other animals than they ever harmed while learning. It has turned out to be the case. I haven't had a predator attack in a long long time. I don't even close up the coop at night any more.

 

[Doc Henry]

Good Morning everyone! The part of Doc Henry is being played by DeAnn ( his other half ). I dont ever post on here because Doc keeps me informed of all that goes on. He is usually on here in the evenings when I am playing with, I mean taking care of the chicks in the brooders. We have tried to be involved on our Texas thread but its very blah compared to you guys so we would rather be Okies!! We really enjoyed POOPS and I cant wait til we get to see all of you again. I just wanted everyone to know that I do keep up with you all its just that I am the silent partner- sometimes!! Take care, DeAnn

Betsy- The silkie and the 2 showgirls are doing great and I have eggs from them in the incubator!!

Micheal- The pair of Buff Orpingtons that we bought at POOPS are doing well and no one can walk past them without commenting on how pretty they are!!

 

[QueenPeaches]

Good Morning Everyone! Hope everyone tried to stay cool this weekend. It was a scorcher!

Well, We still have alot of nice RIR hens, Blk Australorps, and Black Sexlinks Available. Muesky is the proud new owner
of my Salmon Favorelles. Hope she is enjoying them.

We plan on being at Blanchard this weekend. Hope to be able to see all you guys there. I know some of you guys
are needing an Auction Fix!

Peaches

 

[sjarvis00]

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I have. My Pyrs killed a few while I was training them. Once fully trained, they stopped killing them and now protect them. Most of my birds have the run of the place, unless sequestered for breeding or pasturing purposes, so there are plenty of opportunities.

I decided early on the dogs were more valuable than any single bird was. Once trained they would save far more birds and other animals than they ever harmed while learning. It has turned out to be the case. I haven't had a predator attack in a long long time. I don't even close up the coop at night any more.

Me too... My Rott killed one chicken when we started into chickens. It is the only one he ever killed and is now protecting them. He is an inside dog and if he hears the chickens he is up and out the door to see what upset them.

 

[Buster52]

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A good electric fence will deter her. I'm running a Parmak Mark 7, which runs at 3 joules and up to about 17,000 volt output.

Electric is also a good training device. I would try first to train her before I tried to rehome her, which I would consider the only the other option if I cared for her.

Dang Buster, What are you trying to kill.....LOL!

Anything that ain't supposed to be on my property.

Actually, while researching it, the experts say you need extra kick for horses and goats because they tend to ignore lesser charges. Three joules is about the lowest you can go and still get a determined goat's attention. The voltage just came with the package.

 

[sjarvis00]

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Dang Buster, What are you trying to kill.....LOL!

Anything that ain't supposed to be on my property.

Actually, while researching it, the experts say you need extra kick for horses and goats because they tend to ignore lesser charges. Three joules is about the lowest you can go and still get a determined goat's attention. The voltage just came with the package.

Well it should work, goats are stubborn little buggers!

 

[Dandelion007]

Good morning everyone.

Donnie, sorry to hear about your birds.

Corey & Liz have mini-rex rabbits. Their first litter than was just weaned.

I'm trying to get myself up to go out into the huge sweat box outside...

 

[GracefulBantams]

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What! You guys are going to move??? No Way! The poultry club needs you!!!

Well we still have to come back on weekends for church because between the three of us there are two Sunday school teachers and a music leader. So, if we are going to be here on Saturday and Sunday, we might as well be back by 6 Friday evening

 

[GracefulBantams]

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I have plenty of young Pekin ducks for sale, but I live all the way down by the TX border, which is 3-4 hours south of Tulsa

 

[GracefulBantams]

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Thanks for the information. I think we are just going to have to find a place outside city limits...