She said/He said Who's right? Who's wrong? No one!

[scflock]

Glad no one else has disappeared, but bummer the lost one is still gone.

X2

 

[Ravynscroft]

Glad no one else has disappeared, but bummer the lost one is still gone.

x3

 

[kwhites634]

I never realized that chickens can tell when our clocks change.
I went out yesterday evening just before dark to herd the girls out of their yard & into the run for the night. Normally, that's no big deal; they go right in. But last night, they somehow knew it was an hour early, even though there was even less daylight than when they usually go back to the run on their own. I spent a good 10 minutes trying to get 7 chickens to go where I wanted them; it was a lot like trying to push a rope or herd cats! Finally, I said "screw it" and came back to the house. Went back 5 minutes later, when it was all but dark enough to need a light, & they went right in.
Stupid birds!

 

[WVduckchick]

Thanks guys. I stopped and bought some fox traps anyway. Season opens next week, so we'll get them prepared this week.

Also found 2 lavender eggs, out in the coop under the straw, and one out in the run. :/

Have you ever scared an egg out of a chicken? I went to pick up one of the girls because she had something white all over her beak. No, I did not give them coke, but it looked like it lol. When I put her down, I noticed a soft egg at my feet. The other came running and busted it and took off with it before I could stomp it into the dirt. Ugh.

 

[WalnutHill]

Thanks guys. I stopped and bought some fox traps anyway. Season opens next week, so we'll get them prepared this week.

Also found 2 lavender eggs, out in the coop under the straw, and one out in the run.

Have you ever scared an egg out of a chicken? I went to pick up one of the girls because she had something white all over her beak. No, I did not give them coke, but it looked like it lol. When I put her down, I noticed a soft egg at my feet. The other came running and busted it and took off with it before I could stomp it into the dirt. Ugh.

Yep, it happens, especially if I pop into the coop at night without an announcement.

 

[Ravynscroft]

Yep, it happens, especially if I pop into the coop at night without an announcement.

It sure does...

The night of the masscre of the grow out pen, there was at least 1 or 2 dropped off each roost in every single coop...

 

[AmyPaperlady]

I never realized that chickens can tell when our clocks change.
I went out yesterday evening just before dark to herd the girls out of their yard & into the run for the night. Normally, that's no big deal; they go right in. But last night, they somehow knew it was an hour early, even though there was even less daylight than when they usually go back to the run on their own. I spent a good 10 minutes trying to get 7 chickens to go where I wanted them; it was a lot like trying to push a rope or herd cats! Finally, I said "screw it" and came back to the house. Went back 5 minutes later, when it was all but dark enough to need a light, & they went right in.
Stupid birds!       

I just throw handsful of BOSS in the coop if I need them locked up early. Works like a charm.

 

[frmboyinthecity]

Ummm.... before
I'm so glad I don't have daughters

I have 2. 3 1/2 years old and 18 months. In about 10-12 years, I need to have my armory built up, and my daughters fully aware of my proficiency with a fire arm, a shovel, and an alibi. I once was a teenage boy, and I'm not looking forward to having teenage girls.

 

[kwhites634]

I have 2. 3 1/2 years old and 18 months. In about 10-12 years, I need to have my armory built up, and my daughters fully aware of my proficiency with a fire arm, a shovel, and an alibi. I once was a teenage boy, and I'm not looking forward to having teenage girls.

Better be getting that Henry hitting where you're aiming, then

 

[FridayYet]

I have 2. 3 1/2 years old and 18 months. In about 10-12 years, I need to have my armory built up, and my daughters fully aware of my proficiency with a fire arm, a shovel, and an alibi. I once was a teenage boy, and I'm not looking forward to having teenage girls.  

It's not so bad if you raise them right. The mood swings will make you crazy before the boys ever do!