Wild Wyandottes! What should I do?

[Alyssa-Bee]

Okay, enough about creepy boyfriends. What would be the best way to catch them? Herding, somehow grabbing them once it's dark, or something else?

 

[ILoveBabySilkies]

If anything they are helping his lawn though, right? Eating all the grubs and grasshoppers... fertilizing the grass...? He probably wouldn't realize that though.

Yes for the most part but they do mess up the grass a little when they do the little scratch with both of their legs when they forage but I can’t imagine it’s even noticeable.

 

[black_cat]

Oh goodness...I've just read through this thread and it is a WILD ride...I'd think that herding them is best. Someone advised me that herding them with long sticks to extend your arms...not chasing, everyone is walking, but they move away from the sticks and you. And also yes, avoiding creepy boyfriends is a good idea.

 

[Alyssa-Bee]

Yes for the most part but they do mess up the grass a little when they do the little scratch with both of their legs when they forage but I can’t imagine it’s even noticeable.

Yeah, their lawn isn't buetifuly landscaped or anything, and they are mostly staying in the corner where there is more pine needles than grass.

 

[ILoveBabySilkies]

I don’t know the most stress free way or easiest way since I’ve never really had to catch chickens but I’m sure someone here has an answer or idea.

 

[ILoveBabySilkies]

I agree with @black_cat seems like the best way to do it without having to chase them down.

 

[Alyssa-Bee]

Okay, so hearding. Hopefully I will be able to get them tomorrow!

 

[ILoveBabySilkies]

Okay, so hearding. Hopefully I will be able to get them tomorrow!

Good luck! Update us when you can!

 

[Alyssa-Bee]

Oh goodness...I've just read through this thread and it is a WILD ride...I'd think that herding them is best. Someone advised me that herding them with long sticks to extend your arms...not chasing, everyone is walking, but they move away from the sticks and you. And also yes, avoiding creepy boyfriends is a good idea.

Yes... it really is quite wild! So I guess herding!

 

[Alyssa-Bee]

Good luck! Update us when you can!

I will!