Peeps in Europe!

[Spudsnsalsa]

Gosh! I did not know you have mink in Ireland.

They are a non-native invasive species that is a fair problem as they have no natural predators. Apparently they were introduced during a PETA raid on a fur production facility in which the activist set them free with no thought to impact on native habitats.

 

[chickengr]

They are a non-native invasive species that is a fair problem as they have no natural predators. Apparently they were introduced during a PETA raid on a fur production facility in which the activist set them free with no thought to impact on native habitats.

I will have minks. there is a mink farm 8 km away from my new place. some escaped and survived. I don't know if they have predators.

 

[Stiletto]

They are a non-native invasive species that is a fair problem as they have no natural predators. Apparently they were introduced during a PETA raid on a fur production facility in which the activist set them free with no thought to impact on native habitats.

Ughh.

I will have minks. there is a mink farm 8 km away from my new place. some escaped and survived. I don't know if they have predators.

Oh no.

It seems that mink farms are a problem either way.

Do minks in the area mean you guys can't free range during the day?

 

[Spudsnsalsa]

The fox would be more of a free range risk than mink which are more nocturnal. I personally am choosing to accept that the predators will probably claim a victim or two occasionally as the price of happy free ranging chickens BUT will have a secure run for those times I cannot be home.

 

[chickengr]

Ughh.



Oh no.

It seems that mink farms are a problem either way.

Do minks in the area mean you guys can't free range during the day?

I cannot free range anyway. there are some strange birds in the area so I guess free range would be out of question.

 

[Perris]

a red tailed hawk has just appeared in this area; I do hope my youngsters' predator awareness is developing

 

[abpatchy]

Hi, I'm Astrid from Germany. I have been dreaming of having my own chickens for years. I have been a BYC member for quite some time. Last night I was able to pick up my 5 Sulmtaler hens and 1 rooster from a breeder. I can't have chickens where I live, but I became a member of the local breeding club since an opening was available. I was lucky to get in!! I have a coop seperated into 4 smaller coops and a 400 square meter run (parted into 8 different runs)
Greetings

 

[Stiletto]

Hi, I'm Astrid from Germany. I have been dreaming of having my own chickens for years. I have been a BYC member for quite some time. Last night I was able to pick up my 5 Sulmtaler hens and 1 rooster from a breeder. I can't have chickens where I live, but I became a member of the local breeding club since an opening was available. I was lucky to get in!! I have a coop seperated into 4 smaller coops and a 400 square meter run (parted into 8 different runs)
Greetings

Hi Astrid!

Congratulations on finally being able to get your chickens!!

Wow, you've had a long wait but I'm glad your patience has paid off!
Your set-up sounds really good. I look forward to seeing photos if you'd like to share them.

 

[abpatchy]

Hi Astrid!



Your set-up sounds really good. I look forward to seeing photos if you'd like to share them.

Thanks!

Sure thing!! I'm always for showing off my chickens
Last night they were pretty frightend still. Today they finally found the way out of the coop.

 

[Stiletto]

Thanks!

Sure thing!! I'm always for showing off my chickens
Last night they were pretty frightend still. Today they finally found the way out of the coop.


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Aw, they are lovely! I'm glad they're settling in.

That's such a nice space! I had no idea there were breeding clubs that provided areas for keeping chickens. Is this common in Germany? It sounds a bit like having an allotment (vegetable garden) for people with no gardens?