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Author: halhal
Date: Jun 28, 2008 07:44
A dachshund. Always hated those little sh**s. This dingbat was
walking her dog and let him run off leash sniffing around my chicken
pen. The thing found a loose spot under the wire and went in and
followed them right into the coop. Mauled two of them. A young
rooster got chewed up behind one wing. His back looks kinda bloody. A
young hen was laying on her side, looking alert but unable to walk.
These are Rhode Island reds, about 5-6 weeks old. Do I need to kill
the injured ones or can I give them awhile to see if they recover?
Hal
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Author: texasclawtexasclaw
Date: Jun 27, 2008 17:42
For the past several weeks I have been missing young goslings and
could not figure it out. Then a gosling in a pen close to the house
lost it's head and the predator tried to pull it through the fence.
A chicken in the chicken yard (x's2) with head off at dusk dark. Then
18 or so guinea keats 8-10 weeks,dead in the hut. Sealed the hut or
so I thought then more dead from the next batch. Sealed hut more then
the rest dead. Holes no bigger than 2"s by 3"s. Some bodies totally
eaten others mangled, others just dead. What can possibly get through
such small holes and be so vicious?
Help!
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Author: A_ L _PA_ L _P
Date: Jun 26, 2008 15:22
Can chickens learn to use a cat flap? I have a normal little
ex-cupboard hinged door on the chook-house but when I am home late -
which isn't very late in the winter but they are already inside on their
perches - that door is still open letting the chill draughts in. So I
suddenly thought, what if they could use one of those cat/dog flaps that
swings shut when they've gone through?
Is that such a nutty idea that nobody else has even tried it ? :)
A L P
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Author: martin gutzmermartin gutzmer
Date: Jun 25, 2008 20:47
Hi Folks,
I have 50+- chicks that are now 13 days old.
I got a mixed straight run - so some are BIG and others ar not so
much.
Some seem ready to take off - others not.
I have two rubbermaid tubs 2 x 4 x 2 feet, and the bigger chicks were
escaping into the room!
The average night temp is now 70 F and 80-90 F in the daytime - I have
discontinued use of the heat lamp at daybreak, can I also discontinue
it at night? they seem awfully hot.
Also should I separate the little from the big, and keep them in,
while letting the bigger ones have some more room?
Please advise,
Thanks,
Martin
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Author: mulroysmulroys
Date: Jun 25, 2008 20:14
My Pekin duck has black spots on her bill, eminating out from the nostrils.
It doesn't seem to bother her, but I was worried it might be some sort of
infection.
At any rate, her husband is an absolutely perfect specimen of Pekin
drakedom, and it's a bit disappointing to see them together.
Any ideas/suggestions?
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Author: A_ L _PA_ L _P
Date: Jun 23, 2008 19:11
It's *bitterly* cold today! OK it's winter but this is downright
miserable. From indoors the sun looks delightful but the cold races
through clothes, skin, fat and flesh and flash-freezes your bone marrow
when you step outside, even well-wrapped. Two chooks have unclenched
their bottoms sufficiently to lay, 2 pullets probably trying to be smart
and, like those teenagers who go around with bared midriffs in all
weather, thereby risking their bodies installing a layer of insulating
fat that they'll spend the rest of their lives trying to diet and
exercise off, they aren't old enough to notice the cold.
Yesterday was a lovely day, the opposite of today: it felt warmer than
the temperature showed. And my girls produced 6 eggs. If anyone posts
and asks "That's from how many hens?" I'll pretend I didn't see it.
A L P
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Author: KellyKelly
Date: Jun 22, 2008 01:45
Hi Does, anyone know of a breeder in Australia who will post chicks ?
Nobody i have got in touch with will.
Its hard to pick up from Darwin N.T.
Thanks
Kelly
Hi Does, anyone know of a breeder in Australia who
will post chicks ?
Nobody i have got in touch with will.
Its hard to pick up from Darwin N.T.
Thanks
Kelly
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Author: JillJill
Date: Jun 21, 2008 00:50
A.Lee wrote:
> A cat attacked one of my ducks on Tuesday evening. She didint look as
> though she would survive the night, as she was so limp. but remarkably
> she is still alive.
> The only apparent wound was a scratch type puncture mark on the lower
> back, with around an inch square area of feather missing. There was
> not too much blood.
> Since then she has lost a lot more feathers from that area, has perked
> up in herself, but is apparently immobile, except if really prompted
> (i.e. if she doesnt want me to pick her up).
> It seems that one leg is damaged, as when she does stand, the foot is
> trailed behind the leg.
> She sits there, and doesnt really attempt to move, and when she does,
> cannot stand up, but just flaps and shuffles along the ground on her
> belly.
> I have seen her drinking, and having a nibble at grass, but she hasnt
> eaten much at all since.
> I dont really want to have to put her to sleep, but from others
> experiences, will she be likely to recover from this?
> And any tips to help with a recovery? ...
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Author: Christina WebsellChristina Websell
Date: Jun 20, 2008 11:36
"A.Lee" darkroom.+.com> wrote in message
news:1iiujrb.1kwht8d14g12z6N%%alan@darkroom.+.com...>A cat attacked one of my ducks on Tuesday evening. She didint look as
> though she would survive the night, as she was so limp. but remarkably
> she is still alive.
> The only apparent wound was a scratch type puncture mark on the lower
> back, with around an inch square area of feather missing. There was not
> too much blood.
> Since then she has lost a lot more feathers from that area, has perked
> up in herself, but is apparently immobile, except if really prompted
> (i.e. if she doesnt want me to pick her up).
> It seems that one leg is damaged, as when she does stand, the foot is
> trailed behind the leg.
> She sits there, and doesnt really attempt to move, and when she does,
> cannot stand up, but just flaps and shuffles along the ground on her
> belly.
> I have seen her drinking, and having a nibble at grass, but she hasnt
> eaten much at all since.
> I dont really want to have to put her to sleep, but from others
> experiences, will she be likely to recover from this? ...
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Author:
Date: Jun 20, 2008 10:44
A cat attacked one of my ducks on Tuesday evening. She didint look as
though she would survive the night, as she was so limp. but remarkably
she is still alive.
The only apparent wound was a scratch type puncture mark on the lower
back, with around an inch square area of feather missing. There was not
too much blood.
Since then she has lost a lot more feathers from that area, has perked
up in herself, but is apparently immobile, except if really prompted
(i.e. if she doesnt want me to pick her up).
It seems that one leg is damaged, as when she does stand, the foot is
trailed behind the leg.
She sits there, and doesnt really attempt to move, and when she does,
cannot stand up, but just flaps and shuffles along the ground on her
belly.
I have seen her drinking, and having a nibble at grass, but...
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