What did you do with your flock today?

[ChicksnMore]

@kurby22 found something that might help
https://www.wildliferemoval.com/ecoclear-and-rat-x-poison/
They have products for mice etc too. I might try the mice version. If you remove all food overnight and put that stuff out where the rats are used to feeding...might help. Maybe instead of the tray it comes in, you could drop it into something rats can enter but chickens can't get at it. Could also try adding a little bacon grease, peanut butter or such to increase them eating it. Have to read to see if adding something like that is ok though.

 

[kurby22]

@kurby22 found something that might help
https://www.wildliferemoval.com/ecoclear-and-rat-x-poison/
They have products for mice etc too. I might try the mice version. If you remove all food overnight and put that stuff out where the rats are used to feeding...might help. Maybe instead of the tray it comes in, you could drop it into something rats can enter but chickens can't get at it. Could also try adding a little bacon grease, peanut butter or such to increase them eating it. Have to read to see if adding something like that is ok though.

Thanks!! I’m totally getting some and trying it!! Just gonna pour it all around their happy tunnels out of chicken and dog reach. Says they should be gone in 3-5 days. Boy would that be awesome haha. We put out the snap traps tonight and when Scott went looking to see if they caught anything he found both traps missing?? So now they’re Houdini rats even!! I swear…I put one of my chicken cameras in with the quail tonight to see if anything more happens…I mean look at that sweet face How could I not try to kill the rats that are trying to eat them?!? It’s tough to see much though

I also found Ducky Jr acting sad, and found he had a canker like thing in his mouth…so now he’s inside with his lady and they were so cute tonight. She had her head tucked into his chest feathers—it was so sweet. Hopefully he gets better quickly

 

[PopoMyers]

Continuation of chick rescue story, which I didn't report correctly. Seems the chick was one of a broody hatched batch. Some had gotten killed by the dog, so he asked the guy to take/save one. He did, then realized he wasn't ready for the unknown task at hand. He was over visiting my son and asked if I could do a rescue. Asked my son to ask if there was another chick to keep this one company. For now, lots of cuddles and a mirror. #Chicken math

 

[kurby22]

Continuation of chick rescue story, which I didn't report correctly. Seems the chick was one of a broody hatched batch. Some had gotten killed by the dog, so he asked the guy to take/save one. He did, then realized he wasn't ready for the unknown task at hand. He was over visiting my son and asked if I could do a rescue. Asked my son to ask if there was another chick to keep this one company. For now, lots of cuddles and a mirror. #Chicken math

Love it!! What a super lucky chick

 

[Red Mangrove]

I went to collect eggs last night and found these two game/jungle sisters sitting on a clutch of eggs together. This will be the second time I've had a pair of hens raise chicks together

The father is a black Ameraucana so the babies should be interesting

 

[TropicalBabies]

I went to collect eggs last night and found these two game/jungle sisters sitting on a clutch of eggs together. This will be the second time I've had a pair of hens raise chicks together

The father is a black Ameraucana so the babies should be interestingView attachment 3455009

That's pretty cool. I've never had 2 gals sit on a clutch myself but have a friend who did. It seems quite the charming experience. Oh course hers were Wyandotte's not game/junglefowl. Not sure if that will take the charm out of it. They sure look pretty and calm in the photo ♡ congratulations!

 

[ChicksnMore]

Thanks!! I’m totally getting some and trying it!! Just gonna pour it all around their happy tunnels out of chicken and dog reach. Says they should be gone in 3-5 days. Boy would that be awesome haha. We put out the snap traps tonight and when Scott went looking to see if they caught anything he found both traps missing?? So now they’re Houdini rats even!! I swear…I put one of my chicken cameras in with the quail tonight to see if anything more happens…I mean look at that sweet face How could I not try to kill the rats that are trying to eat them?!? It’s tough to see much though
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I also found Ducky Jr acting sad, and found he had a canker like thing in his mouth…so now he’s inside with his lady and they were so cute tonight. She had her head tucked into his chest feathers—it was so sweet. Hopefully he gets better quickly
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Tell me I don't need quail. I really really don't...but o they're adorable The ducky pair look content

Continuation of chick rescue story, which I didn't report correctly. Seems the chick was one of a broody hatched batch. Some had gotten killed by the dog, so he asked the guy to take/save one. He did, then realized he wasn't ready for the unknown task at hand. He was over visiting my son and asked if I could do a rescue. Asked my son to ask if there was another chick to keep this one company. For now, lots of cuddles and a mirror. #Chicken math

Lucky chick

I went to collect eggs last night and found these two game/jungle sisters sitting on a clutch of eggs together. This will be the second time I've had a pair of hens raise chicks together

The father is a black Ameraucana so the babies should be interestingView attachment 3455009

Those pine needles look like good nesting material! I've been using all my needles as mulch. Think I'll clean a nest box today and fill it with needles .
Your ladies look sweet!

 

[ChicksnMore]

Friend of mine has a pair of Chinese geese, so hatching some eggs for her but get to keep one. This is little Rowan. Took her outside with me today and she's determined that my lap is the place to be. Though she did take the time to chase off the dogs and cat. She's a week old.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Tell me I don't need quail. I really really don't...but o they're adorable The ducky pair look content

Friend of mine has a pair of Chinese geese, so hatching some eggs for her but get to keep one. This is little Rowan. Took her outside with me today and she's determined that my lap is the place to be. Though she did take the time to chase off the dogs and cat. She's a week old.View attachment 3455365View attachment 3455366View attachment 3455367

Tell me I don't need  quail ducks. I really really don't...but o they're adorable

Dying of cuteness here.

 

[kurby22]

Friend of mine has a pair of Chinese geese, so hatching some eggs for her but get to keep one. This is little Rowan. Took her outside with me today and she's determined that my lap is the place to be. Though she did take the time to chase off the dogs and cat. She's a week old.View attachment 3455365View attachment 3455366View attachment 3455367

Sooo cute!!