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RJSorensen said:
Ace… sorry for the horrible loss. I lost one of these same birds this summer, in much the same way. They (Speckled Sussex) must taste very good… what a raccoon can do to a bird is beyond description, so it is good you did not share that information here with us. My anger was only topped by my disgust for these night visitors. My attack was by a family group, I had defended against 'A' raccoon, but did not take into account that they would work together as a team. Learning this (the hard way) opened my eyes to a whole 'new' level of danger we live with every night. A most discouraging event and a blow to one of your favorite projects. It would seem to be a double whammy in your case.

A bird keeper must be steeled, a trait that is earned against ones will… but earned over time nonetheless. With chicken projects having a six month to a year lead-time investment, the sting this leaves one with just plain sucks. I have a new trap that has proven to be somewhat effective, it has confirmed 'captures'. I will loan you the use of said live trap, as long as nothing live leaves it. We must band together and reduce the numbers of these vermin and the danger they place on bird lovers everywhere in the state. Cache Valley certainly has a surplus of these raiders of the night. The ones around here are brazen, I am/was stunned to see them act in the manner they did around my place.

Of course vengeance will not change what is done, but it does honor the victims and benefits the survivors. Plus it steels the bird keeper, this hobby has a dark side or under belly of which we, for the most part, do not speak of. Protection of ones flock is of paramount importance, please look over your system and make repairs or improvements, the danger is real and is extremely resourceful. BYC'ers here need to be aware of this danger, and the damage done.

PM me if you would like to employ my trap, I'll set it out on the front side walk for you to pick up as you wish and provide an address as well.

RJ
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I live in Taylorsville. Right in the middle of the salt lake valley and we have had a skunk problem. When I smelled it I kept my chickens locked up tight. My coops are varmit proof. I knew the skunk was still around because of the odor. It met its demise a couple of days ago when it met the neighbors pit bull which is a very nice dog. Boy or boy it still stinks around here. I have furnished gallons of tomato juice and deskunk to the neighbor for the dog
 
sundancenbare said:
I live in Taylorsville. Right in the middle of the salt lake valley and we have had a skunk problem. When I smelled it I kept my chickens locked up tight. My coops are varmit proof. I knew the skunk was still around because of the odor. It met its demise a couple of days ago when it met the neighbors pit bull which is a very nice dog. Boy or boy it still stinks around here. I have furnished gallons of tomato juice and deskunk to the neighbor for the dog
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The least you can do for the hero haha. Is "deskunk" the stuff from the petstore for that, like a enzymatic cleaner?
 
Ok, I just had the worst hatch ever.
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I have one lonely baby. It needs a friend. Anyone close by, or sort of close by have an new babies? I just need one.
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Cynthia12 said:
Ok, I just had the worst hatch ever.
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I have one lonely baby. It needs a friend. Anyone close by, or sort of close by have an new babies? I just need one.
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Sorry to hear that Cynthia.
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I hate it when that happens. I have some hatching (hopefully) on the 21st, but that doesn't help you now.
 
@Cynthia12
I'm in north Utah County. I have a two week old silkie mix (a frizzle that didn't friz) or possibly a five day old silkie (hatched Sunday night).

I think I there was someone else on the board that wanted a silkie, so I was waiting to see if the five day old was going to be a smooth silkie or a silkie or a sizzle. But the two week old is definitely available, not sure if the age difference is too much though. My chicks are being raised by broodies if that makes a difference.

The IFA in Lehi had some chicks the last time I was there, but that was a while ago.
 
My neighbor has a silkie roo she is trying to re-home if anyone here wants it or knows someone who does. It's a bantam.
 
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