The American Cemani Breeders Club...open forum

[maranfarmer563]

I had a mink kill like that. Set a box trap bait with chicken he will be back. Sorry for your loss,that really sucks.

 

[MisfitMarie]

No matter how good you think you lots and pens are built and protected, it seems like if a predator wants in, they will find a way. I had something hit two of my pens and killed around 30 of my birds and ducks. And the sad part of it most were just killed and left. It was able to get through an electric fence and somehow past my dogs. First time this has happen in about 8 years. With all of this said, I know I have a list of people wanting and expecting to get birds from me next month and in March. But right now I will not be filling any orders until I figure out exactly how many of my Cemani's I have lost and will need to replace with what chicks that I have. I'm sorry that I have to do this, and if you want, I can give you some names of some breeders that may have some for sale.

That is absolutely heartbreaking news. I am so sad for you!

I have only a small backyard flock in a tight suburban neighborhood, but I'm worried all the time about dogs or cats getting in at some point... I couldn't imagine walking out to wish my chickens a good a morning and come across a nightmarish scene like that...

WOW... I am so sorry that this has happened to you!

I hope your birds make a strong recovery and rid yourself of the mystery predator.

If it were me, I'd sit out on my back porch all night every night until I had a chance to pump whatever it was full of bullets.

 

[Phage]

Oh no!!

Sounds like a bobcat to me.

Presumably it could not be a dog.

 

[Phage]

Multi post - sorry

 

[Phage]

Multi post - sorry

 

[Phage]

Multi post - sorry

 

[Randy2010]

Thanks everyone. Just was in shock to see so many birds killed and left. Still not sure what it was, but took the heads off of my ducks, ate part of a juvenile birds and the rest look like they were just killed and left, 33 birds total. But I have the rest of the birds locked up in their buildings and will stay that way until I can hopefully catch whatever it is. I have two live traps set and hope to be able to catch it.

 

[MisfitMarie]

Thanks everyone. Just was in shock to see so many birds killed and left. Still not sure what it was, but took the heads off of my ducks, ate part of a juvenile birds and the rest look like they were just killed and left, 33 birds total. But I have the rest of the birds locked up in their buildings and will stay that way until I can hopefully catch whatever it is. I have two live traps set and hope to be able to catch it.

Keep us updated!

 

[sharkman]

Get some of these, they work better than anything for coons and would work for anything that can reach inside and pull!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/QUALITY-DUK...F-TRAP-RACCOON-GRIZ-LIL-STAKING-/160952263618
good luck!!

 

[cjwaldon]

Oh I'm so sorry Randy. That is heartbreaking. I hope this didn't set you back too much.