Just some thoughts. I have 3 females, all three different personalities, but I do plan on merging babies under them soon. Feeling you.......
One- could it be a protective reaction of your snuggle buddie for you? Perhaps if he gets used to the male coming by and his smell on you (snuggle with...
were you able to get any video of it? It seems only too easy for the neighbors for you to do the shooting any they- nothing. They may even use the opportunity to get another dog. If you file a report with the police, work the leash/registration laws of your area- perhaps they can be brought up...
Do you still sell Goose eggs? Interested in shipping them to southern Maine? I know this is an old thread, but I am having trouble finding anyone with geese or selling their eggs... Thanks :D
You lucky duck-lady! Landing a goose. If you havent found a taker, and are near Maine at all- I will take you sweet goose! Tried to order Welshes and Appleyards and resulted in losses in shipping and credits too...(not Metzer) Never so lucky to get an extra goose tho. Enjoy :D
Dusky dawn picture... blue is from the phone- no filter. But I thought it looked cool. It definitely was cold, like the color implies! But toasty inside with all the warm birdies. Christmas lights inside to help everyone see where they are going and what is infront of them- and for me to count...
winter in Downeast Maine. Chicken coop can be seen, but there is a duck-hut and goose hoose on the backside. All keeping it interesting inside, out of the cold. I added a few teen ducklings, so had to put a light to help... goes against everything tho. Temporary! Husband insisted on better...
I definately like the electric fence idea!! I am sorry for all your trauma and losses. It is hard. The only light I can imagine is that the dogs definitely exposed a weakness in the set-up.... in such a bad way.
If you really enjoy chickens as I imagine you do, the electric fence really is...
all that you mentioned sounds nice. If they are being provoked to lay during this time of year- they may need protein and Calcium, to return to their system. My chicken prefer eating dried egg shells rather than the oyster shells- so, if you put your cracked shells into a basket or bucket, let...
Can I take this advice too? This is so kind, and applies to so much....:love Baby ducklings are hard, but so worth it in the end. By Spring We will be so happy we did it... and the ladies will be nicely distracted thru winter, until Spring.
I would probably agree with the others in reading the duckling's actions - if they are away from the heat, then the lamp could be raised. When they have acclimated enough to room temp- Ducklings and goslings tend to get there faster- then the lamp could be put away. But, with all their floof and...