Welsh Harlequin

[aurora14]

Well, I think I have just about convinced hubby that adding some WH's to our zoo (2dogs, 2 cats, 4 koi, and a few bettas) should be done. Will be my first foray into having birds of any kind, and I have always loved duckies. I really like the thought of having fresh eggs and am just not that fond of chickens (sorry all chicken lovers!) Ducks just make me smile and laugh every time I watch them Hoping to find some ducklings local, but will probably order from a hatchery. Not ready to try hatching eggs yet lol!

 

[nayeli]

@aurora14 my husband just joked we should start charging admission!

 

[LuvinBlueBirds]

My LGD is a large rough coat collie. Scotland's original herding dog. She is doing a great job at keeping predators away.

Knocking on some wood now!

 

[aurora14]

@nayeli So true about charging admission! All the neighborhood kids loving to come over to hang with the furries, have the koi nibble on their fingers, and chase frogs, toads around. Having ducks will just add to the amusement I am sure. Too bad I can't persuade any of them to help with the daily upkeep chores

Of course, all these pets are MY idea, not hubbies he just sort puts up with them

 

[tarr32]

Our WH swimmjng in the creek for the first time. We picked two hens and a drake to keep but couldn't sell all the rest from holderread. Still have 3 extra. Hoping to find homes soon.

 

[Quack Addict]

Our WH swimmjng in the creek for the first time. We picked two hens and a drake to keep but couldn't sell all the rest from holderread. Still have 3 extra. Hoping to find homes soon.

We would snatch these up in a heartbeat if you were cloaer!

 

[Zombified]

Quote: Everyone in my house is agreed it's a bobcat. We've had coyotes here for YEARS, and they have never bothered anyone's small backyard pets. But the bobcats only started showing up recently, and these past couple of months, a lot of peoples' smaller pets are starting to go missing. I've started locking the ducks in the run and keeping the window open(the run is literally right next to my window). If anything goes back there, Lobo will hear it, and he will get it. This is Texas, so I'm pretty sure I'm legally allowed to shoot anything on my property that's causing damage to my property(including livestock). I'm just not sure if bobcats are on the protected list or not. I know eagles are, but we only see one or two a year, and never very close to the neighborhoods.

 

[nayeli]

Lobo?

The endangered animal protections are FEDERAL so states can't override that.

 

[Zombified]

Lobo is my dog.

Yes, that's why I said I'm just not sure if bobcats are on the protected list or not.

 

[Quack Addict]

Bobcats have no federal protection. Their management is up to the state.