mowin
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In my County( Columbia), the DEC officer lives about 2 minutes away. He told me the coop better have more than a few claw marks. He would want to see obvious damage that was caused by the bear.
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Great morning. We were set up about 100 yards from several roosted toms. Had another group about 200 yards out. It was non stop gobbling. Had to hear a 100 gobbles. Had two hens pich down and come rite into our setup. 10 min later we see a white head, then another, and another. Couple soft clucks and they gobbled and went into strut. At 35 yards, Lila took the shot. 20g TSS #8. 24lbs, 14" beard, 1" spur. Me on the left, her dad on the right.
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Several birds gobbling on roost. Watched 3 toms heading to that area a couple hrs before roost time. I'm so excited and nervous for Lila. I can't remember when I've been this excited about turkeys. I've killed multiple dozens of turkeys , and I get more excited about the youth or first timers then I do when ones heading my way when I'm alone.
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I know... I was shocked. I did see a tom breed a few hens first week of April, which is common, but this crazy.
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Grass is getting green fast, and I imagine therea few bugs here and there, but ya, there in for a fight to survive for sure.
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I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't see it myself. I really wanted to walk closer, but didn't want to chance her leaving them. I went down the road and turned around, probably 3min, and she was gone.
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Taking good friends daughter out Saturday. She connected on a jake last yr, and is determined to wait for a tom this yr. Good luck to those headed out.
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Wss taking a ride past the farm, and a hen with a handful of poults ran across the road. Once momma was about 50 yards into the taller grass she squatted down on top of the poults and flattened out trying to hide.
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Male ducks have different hardware then a rooster. They can seriously damage a hen.
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I've got two coops with separate runs. I keep one each flock for two yrs and alternate one every yr. I don't do my one processing. Got a local guy that does it for $6 a bird.
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I've got a few wellsummers. There eggs are almost chocolate in color.
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Looks good.
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Lol, sucks getting old, doesn't it.
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You definitely want the coop off the ground or it's going to rot quickly. Blocks or 3 PT 4x4s would work. Both my coops are on 4x4's. Can't remember, does the roost and root have a floor? Client had one but she passed, and I no longer do the lawn care.
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Fender washers with screws. Or sandwich HC between coop with another board. Another reason not to bury it is the bottom edge of your coop will then be covered with dirt and rot quickly. I'd also put the coop on blocks to help air flow and potential rot.
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The problem is the staples can still pull out if something is trying to dig in even if the stapled edge is buried. Rocks help, but are not needed if you secure the HC properly. Also, grass will eventually grow through the HC, making it invisible. You'll be able too mow and trim up to the coop and not even know it's there.
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Also, don't use staples to fasten the HC to the coop and run. Either sandwich it between a furing strip with screws, or use fender washers with screws. Staples are easier to fail.
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Perfect. I've had coyote, coon and a stray dog try to dig in. They all failed. The fox and coyote didn't see another birthday. Dog got a pass. Roost and root... Not cheap.
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Also a simple easy run to make is from cattle panels. Mine is covered in HC and half the run is now covered in a tarp. This pic was taken during the building process several years ago.
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Chef, don't use chicken wire. It's easily torn and breached. Use 1/2"x1/2" hardware cloth or some sort of welded wire. Chicken wire is good for keeping chickens in, but not predators out. I've got HC 18" out from my coops.
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If there's very little in the tank, add some. Could be fuel to low and under the pickup line.
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I'm confused. Cranking and turning over, Both describe a engine that is trying to start. Assuming the engine is cranking(turning over) but not starting? Or is the starter cranking but the motor isn't?
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I'm not so young... getting difficult to get up and chase these critters. It's the excitement the new or first timers that get me excited and not ignor the alarm clock.
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What a great sequence of pics. Hopefully that was the tree rat that busted you and alerted the huge buck that was only moment's away from walking past your stand...while you were in it, lol.
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3rd year Taxidermist looking to mount your trophies (capital region)
mowin replied to 518BowSlayer's topic in Taxidermy
I think I've met you... can't place where? Lol.