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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Apr 23 2012 : 04:15:26 AM
Well, I told the family, it must have been a chicken hawk that took one of our barred rocks. So bummed.
We never had a problem with hawks, but get a ton of turkey vultures overhead.
About 2 weeks ago I walked out the porch to clean, and a large bird swooped down and under the porch at me (white face, tan body). At the time I thought it was an owl trying to get a blackbird, but I guess it was a chicken hawk. I only got a glimpse, as I was trying to get out of it's way.
I saw another tan bird, 1/2 the size of a vulture swoop down, and go out back yesterday. I took a look and saw my chickens in the bushes so I figured all were accounted for.
We can't find her anywhere on the 6 acres. She either got taken by the hawk, or crossed the road and got hit.
I had ordered 5 new chicks this year, but they were to come in 2 weeks ago. Each week I call they say "maybe next week." I'm glad I ordered them, so I hope they come in soon.
We also have had our egg supply dwindle down to 1-2 eggs a day. We are all talking about until my son happened to see a rat in the chicken coop. It's pretty secure, but had made a hole in the ceiling of the loft. From what I read, rats will eat entire eggs.
We fixed the hole, but may have to set traps. We just don't want the barn cats caught in them either. Ugh. The joys of farming.
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| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Apr 24 2012 : 5:13:15 PM
So glad that you found her! so amazing how well those chickens can hide. Bummer about the rat problem though...hopefully that is taken care of and those eggs will be on the uprise soon!
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| laurentany |
Posted - Apr 23 2012 : 8:27:28 PM
Hooray Kristina,
I sure am glad to see the good news! Sorry to hear about the rat problem though. Hope you get that figured out and under control so you will be back in eggs soon!
Hugs,
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| texdane |
Posted - Apr 23 2012 : 07:51:09 AM
Wow! I'm shocked that you found her! Glad you did.
Nicole
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| rphelps4 |
Posted - Apr 23 2012 : 07:12:18 AM
Great news, I am so glad she is safe, we have trouble with coons and weasels stealing eggs in this area. Roxanna |
| StrawHouseRanch |
Posted - Apr 23 2012 : 06:50:58 AM
Kristina,
That is spectacular news!! What a way to start a Monday by reading such uplifting news. I was so bummed when I started reading the topic and then I scrolled to the bottom to see your update, and Hooray!! I'm so happy for you!!
Paula
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Apr 23 2012 : 06:46:45 AM
Awesome-ly good news!
I put the bedding out on the line, and walked out to the barn to see if we had eggs. Low and behold, the hen was back. My son found her last night. Have no idea where she was hiding all this time.
Phew! That was a happy note. On the other hand, no eggs in the barred rock pen. I am calling dh to bring home rat traps.
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| sherrye |
Posted - Apr 23 2012 : 06:08:17 AM
oh my girls how sad. it is a hard life for stock i would be devastated. i had thought before if i do pasture chickens again i will get heavier birds. not sure that helps either really. i took mine off pasture last week. DOGS shaking them to death. i am sorry for your loss. we do love our critters for sure. sending hugs sherrye
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 23 2012 : 05:51:28 AM
Oh I am so sorry you lost one of your hens! A friend of mine has an egg business and a fox got into her pen and killed about 70% of her laying hens. I love nature, but I definitely don't want predators killing hens!!!
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