Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[Ogress]

Are you all sufficiently impressed that I finally got a new password so I can join you again? My computer is still an annoying piece of junk. The screen display randomly shrinks to just 12% multiple times an hour and each time I have to force shut-down and it loses all my passwords that usually fill in automatically, so I am rarely on the beast anymore.

 

[Ogress]

Anyone have pullets available? If so, which breeds?

 

[ivoryravyn]

I just joined and wanted to say HI!! I live in Kitsap county and want to get chicks soon. anyone know some good places to purchase some? I only want 4-5 total and would love to get some different breeds

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

I just joined and wanted to say HI!! I live in Kitsap county and want to get chicks soon. anyone know some good places to purchase some? I only want 4-5 total and would love to get some different breeds

Hi from Oregon. I hang out here and post with these nice folks. There should be several here on the thread that should be able to point you in the right direction.

 

[DeltaBluezTess]

Anyone have pullets available? If so, which breeds?

I live in Carnation and have several breeds....PM me for details
Diane

 

[TerrorBird]

Today, while I was at work, my dear Pengin was grabbed by a coyote. My mom was gardening and keeping an eye and ear out, but it snuck in under the radar. It was no later than 1:30 PM. I hate pup season. I hate coyotes. If I could wish one entire species away, it would be the coyotes native to this state.

 

[ChaeBird]

Today, while I was at work, my dear Pengin was grabbed by a coyote.  My mom was gardening and keeping an eye and ear out, but it snuck in under the radar.  It was no later than 1:30 PM.  I hate pup season.  I hate coyotes.  If I could wish one entire species away, it would be the coyotes native to this state.

I'm so sorry.
We lost another two hens(both our new RIR) last night to the raccoon that took Rosie, that we haven't been able to trap. **** predators.

 

[TerrorBird]

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I'm very sorry. That raccoon has to go. Are there any professional trappers out there?

 

[Stumpfarmer]

Today, while I was at work, my dear Pengin was grabbed by a coyote.  My mom was gardening and keeping an eye and ear out, but it snuck in under the radar.  It was no later than 1:30 PM.  I hate pup season.  I hate coyotes.  If I could wish one entire species away, it would be the coyotes native to this state.

So sorry. When hallerlake was here week before last, we saw a trail of feathers from the lane gate into the orchard to the pasture gate out, one of my cousin's young fowl taken at 10:00 or so that morning.

I'm pretty sure we can't wish coyotes away. Even though they're not a protected game species, the population is increasing. The only thing we can do is build and maintain better fences and cut down on the way we subsidise their populations: pet food inside, garbage cans secure, fallen fruit picked up*. If we could get a handle on broom and blackberries (and I have no room to talk about that subject) so that they don't have cover into our yards, that would help, too. LGDs and guard llamas would also be good.



*Just as true for raccoons, with the additional proviso of controlling nest sites- again, something I have no room to lecture anyone else about.

 

[Ogress]

If you are in Bremerton, Cowgirl Grace is very near you. I am not sure if she still posts here. I have gotten fantastic birds from her ... Barnevelders, BCM, bantam cochins, orpingtons ... she has many others as well, but those are what I bought from her. I recall seeing Ameraucanas and Coronation Sussex at her place as well. If I can get ahold of her, I was thinking of driving out there as my birds from her have all been healthy and strong.