Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

[goldeneggtees]

That is so sad. I love chickens too and know they have feelings as I have witnessed many times over. So sad that people choose to abuse and neglect them like that. Like all they are here for is to provide food for us. At least treat them with dignity and respect.

 

[highpointfarm]

I understood it that the owner just walked off and closed the place... =/ How could anyone do that ='/

 

[stoopid]

I couldn't watch it. Makes me want to hurt someone.

 

[Cheeky Chick]

LOL I found one in my trash this morning AGAIN... He has been at it for 2 weeks now.. Lol we will put the cans in the garage for a few nights but as soon as they go outside.... BAM hes back lol

A cougar? Bear? Bobcat? or a deer tick?

 

[chickendude]

Hey everyone, been too busy to post here. I saw the post about Mt. lions and bears. The DEC doesn't deny bears in our area at all. As a matter of act last fall they introduced a bear hunting season all the way down as far as he Westchester/NYC border line. I have had many bears on my property in the last 12 years, on the deck and also front porch. 3 years ago my wife and her friend were walking for some exercise and they surprised a bear on the side of the road in front of our house. This bear actually mock charged them both. He was tagged on his ear and we got the # and reported to DEC. They told us this was a nuisance bear that was in Peekskill the prior year and relocated to Fahnestock state park which is about 8 miles from us. They gave me rubber buckshot to shot him as to scare it away. Never had to use it. All the other bears I have seen (probably 8 or 9) simply run off when I yell at them. This one was very aggressive. As for lions, well I have 2 sightings one on my property and 1 in Lake Carmel off RT 52 above the old batting cage. Scarred the hell out of me. Now I have been a hunter for 30 years and seen bobcats and these were not bobcats. Any way they are here and doing well.
PS, did anyone catch the Fox 5 news cast about the Mt lion in Holmes NY? That guy lives less than 1 mile from me.

 

[chickendude]

Now for the reason I came to post.
1 of my 3 yr old RIR has a severe case of Vent Gleet. Does anybody have any suggestions that may help me with this problem?

 

[highpointfarm]

a bear was in our trash.. I have seen bobcats as well, and this was a mtn loin..

 

[stoopid]

Rich, see if this helps any http://www.birdhealth.com.au/bird/chick-fowl/ventgleet.html

 

[Cheeky Chick]

a bear was in our trash.. I have seen bobcats as well, and this was a mtn loin..

I was just kidding.

All I get in my trash are the neighbors cats and nasty raccoons!

 

[ChickenAl]

Now for the reason I came to post.
1 of my 3 yr old RIR has a severe case of Vent Gleet. Does anybody have any suggestions that may help me with this problem?

Rich, try this link.