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[La Casa de Pollo]

I just heard from Lisa! Seems like recovery is getting better. I told her hello from us all, and she says hello back!

Indeed I am "Up and at it" again. Albeit a much slower version for awhile.....haha I finally feel like sitting at the computer and getting back into the world though! Thank you for the well wishes

Cynthia your tiny tot is adorable.

RJ as always your set up amazes me, as well as Karole. The charm your place exudes is amazing! And a product of obvious very hard work!

Ace, I hope you got your varmint. It's terrifying when you know something is out there lurking.

Sundance, good luck at the fair! Your horse is gorgeous!

My dog got another bird while my mom was here helping. I wish I could convince my boys to rehome this dog. He is Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. Grrrr. The saddest thing was how bad it traumatized my Mom to witness the whole thing. She was trying to catch him while he was going crazy. She left one of the coop doors ajar when gathering eggs for me and let the dog out before she realized there were birds in the yard. I feel grateful he only got one, and none of my breeding stock thank goodness...but a sweet EE that will be missed. Boo.

Chicks??? in stores??? Maybe I should go back into hiding lol!

 

[rcstanley]

@La Casa de Pollo glad you are feeling better. Sorry about your hen. Crazy dogs...

The eggs I got from you hatched. After the great incubator fail, I ended up with four chicks: a white (think it's going paint) frizzle, a black frizzle, a black silkie, and a blue frizzled show girl. Fingers crossed the showgirl is actually a girl. Not sure if they're frizzled or sizzles yet. I'll post a picture after my husband gets a good one.

 

[RedIII]

Lisa, glad you're feeling better. Sorry about your hen and the stupid dog What a jerk! (The pooch)

 

[RJSorensen]

Lisa, glad to hear from you. I have had the hardest time to NOT bother you during all of this. Driving the DW crazy with all the 'how do you think Lias is doing?' quips. Sorry about the dog… seems the life of a bird keeper is vexed with tough ones from time to time. Thank you for the kind words, you are gracious as always. I made it up to the Eastern Idaho State Fair this Saturday past. That is a fair! Still looking for a few good chicks…

Good to see you back, I am still available should you change your mind. Hope the recovery goes well, that one hurts.

Best to all and your birds,

RJ

 

[the-bird-man]

Ace… sorry for the horrible loss. I lost one of these same birds this summer, in much the same way. They ([COLOR=333333]Speckled Sussex) [/COLOR]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

its actually illegal to release live vermin like that from traps, you must kill them. the vermin population is out of control and releasing them just makes them someone else problem. even in cities there is lots of vermin, but because most comes out at night most do not see them. i feel so bad for all of you that have had birds killed by them wish i could be of more help. but yeah i agree with you that we must band together to help control the vermin

 

[RJSorensen]

This spring when I had a mouse problem, I read some comments about them, which still just amaze me. The question was after you catch the mouse(s) how far do you need to drive to release them, so as they would not come back? The fact that we as a society have reached a point where #Mice Lives Matter, just floors me. Vermin are to be eradicated from house and home, barn and shed. Chicken coops fall under shed I suppose… The Plague in the Dark Ages, was borne on mice & rats whom carried the fleas that harbored the decease. Raccoons are known to have rabies among a laundry list of things, humans and their livestock do not need.



Two of the trifecta of mouse catchers I employ around the place. No fuss, no bait, no need to touch the captive(s), just release over your big black garbage can. If you live in Cache Valley, you are in 'coon' country, along with most if not all of the Wasatch Front.

On a positive note, my new OEGB Silver Duckwing pair has passed the two week quarantine confinement and were introduced to the flock today. I had to remove of course the other roosters, but other than that, things seemed to have gone well. He strutted his stuff and I thought I heard him whisper to the little hens, "Hey little girl, want to see my wing?"

Yep, it was something like that…

RJ

 

[the-bird-man]

rj i love the labels on your traps lol. my girls are good at catching mice when they see them. they are better mousers than most cats lol. but i do all i can to make my home/yard/coop etc as unattractive as possible for rodents. and one vermin can lead to other vermin so a mouse problem might change into a fox problem and before you know it your flock is being killed. i believe in a balance but i also will do what i can to protect my girls. its all part of life

 

[RJSorensen]

Thank you bird man, a little tongue in cheek humor always brings a smile to those whom get the pun. I have been 'helping' the neighbor clean up some places where vermin can hide. It takes a little help from a lot of people to make a difference, but it can be made. My RIR's are good mousers, I have seen them with a catch, several times last winter/spring. As far as a barnyard chicken, there is a lot to like in the RIR.

Anyway a good Sunday morning to those whom visit here, looks to be a nice day,

RJ

 

[Cynthia12]

This spring when I had a mouse problem, I read some comments about them, which still just amaze me. The question was after you catch the mouse(s) how far do you need to drive to release them, so as they would not come back? The fact that we as a society have reached a point where #Mice Lives Matter, just floors me. Vermin are to be eradicated from house and home, barn and shed. Chicken coops fall under shed I suppose… The Plague in the Dark Ages, was borne on mice & rats whom carried the fleas that harbored the decease. Raccoons are known to have rabies among a laundry list of things, humans and their livestock do not need.



Two of the trifecta of mouse catchers I employ around the place. No fuss, no bait, no need to touch the captive(s), just release over your big black garbage can. If you live in Cache Valley, you are in 'coon' country, along with most if not all of the Wasatch Front.

On a positive note, my new OEGB Silver Duckwing pair has passed the two week quarantine confinement and were introduced to the flock today. I had to remove of course the other roosters, but other than that, things seemed to have gone well. He strutted his stuff and I thought I heard him whisper to the little hens, "Hey little girl, want to see my wing?"

Yep, it was something like that…

RJ

These are exactly what I use. Only, I put peanut butter in them. They work great!

 

[Cynthia12]

Lisa! So glad you are doing well. And, so sorry about that dog attack..your poor mother. I feel bad for her having to see it. She must have felt terrible.
Yes, it is too bad the dog can't be .. adopted. But, if the boys love him. He's lucky to have you as a family.