Hello all,
A while ago, my chickens and other poultry were being harassed by members of the canine group, and on three occasions I had come to find my birds in the drooling mouth of a dog and after chasing and rescuing my chicken from fate, I could clearly see they were in a shock. This is...
It's not frostbite, my roos norm have a purplish comb sometimes...
Is he eating enough? Check his spleen, is it sharp?
Check his feet, if he's hut or in pain, they will close they're eyes for moments at a time. Check his crop too for anything unusual.
Take care of the mites! Fastest way to do...
Great that the crop isn't punctured, or at least it'e healing up some?
We use Vetericn as a cleaning and healing poultry wound dress, but DO cover it with sports wrap and antibiotic ointment and be sure to change the wrap every day so it's not getting infected or smelly until the skin is...
Hello BYC friends!
I am posting this challenge for everyone who sees it, because anyone can contribute, and together we can make a changes against cruelty to all animals!
Recently, I was browsing a website by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which led me to a list of global animal...
They do exist. There are only very small populations of the three main species in North America tho. I said before, you need to look at your state or areas ecosystem before making rash decisions based on natures role. Overpopulation is as great an issue as under population in all species...
That's always good to hear.
The exclamation points suggests strong feelings about hunting and it's too easy to jump to conclusions.
But no one should have to edit their words just because some assume, or stereotype.
I hate being stereotyped.
The world is better without it.
Let's all keep...
Huh. I strongly disagree.
That's like saying that some people are more trouble than they are worth.
Coyotes are part of the ecosystem, you remember that. Sport killing is wrong, look what happened to the passenger pigeon for the love of Pete.
That is a unfortunate situation. I doubt he was interested in you or your horse as a potential meal... You read the body language as attack mode, how did you know? In what way did he show aggression? I am not trying to be rude btw, I am asking a question.
Close to something happened to me with...
Look at the entire system and see what's going on above and below, before you make any judgements on about what needs to happen in nature's role.
Animals of habit, following the same patterns in the limited space we left them, year after year and only trying to make a permanent life in the...
Well, it seems that way sometimes. They are separated of course ( don't think I would ever let my dog range with the birds, that's just asking for issues). The chickens fly out of their run, and (dog is in her kennel when I am busy) into the dog kennel, seems really dumb... That was my problem...
Yup, I believe the general breed plays big in behavior... shes grown up around the birds tho. Thankfully, now I have a friend helping me train her on this level. She is very rowdy, but smart as a whip and I have trained her myself since I've adopted her, she knows about everything I can think...
Maybe, but don't you think we have done enough of that already?Highway roadkill, lead poisoning, traps... they have enough problems from us here and now.
True, coyotes are timid and typically don't mess with people much, there is no reason to kill him. We invade their backyard; they didn't invade ours.
I agree, he may have a behavior issue, food shortage, etc., etc.
But definitely call an official before he does any more damage!
Hi, my cattle dog/shepherd/blue heeler has repeatedly killed a total of seven of my good layer hens and I am at wits end with what to do!
I punished her by locking her up (she is a free ranged inside pet) in the barn with my dead chicken. She was very sad all day, and never touched the bird and...
Yes, and thank you for the suggestion! But also, any information would be useful, no matter where you're from. :)
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I am looking into falconry here in Indiana and wanted to see if I could find any falconers willing to share some insight and shed some expertise!
If I were interested enough to go through the motions to get a raptor, as an apprentice I'd have to start with the hardy and native, Red Tail Hawk...