another confirmed kill
12-17-2011, 05:09 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Posts: 3,732
Hope that wasn't THE weasel. Glad you nailed it Chet!! Them critter are just fine a way out, but not so good to have around the farm. Sure wish we could keep chickens here.
Forgot to mention; them kids and the farm sure are looking good. What about Bucky?
Forgot to mention; them kids and the farm sure are looking good. What about Bucky?
12-17-2011, 05:17 PM
#3
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
I had a weasel living in my house one winter. Never had a mouse problem. The dog and him finally came to terms in the living room one evening and that was the end of that. But while a weasel on a farm with livestock is no good, they do have a purpose in life. And that is rodent control. A weasel will kill a mouse a day, sometimes more. But if it is chickens they were after, then you have to do what you have to do.
That is a heck of a tribe you have there. No wonder you need all that venison. And what beautiful gardens you have. I guess you can a lot.
That is a heck of a tribe you have there. No wonder you need all that venison. And what beautiful gardens you have. I guess you can a lot.
12-17-2011, 06:10 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Northern Chautauqua Co. N.Y.
Posts: 2,976
Now that's a Family! Too bad you dont live around here, My Buddys and I usually have a few Tags unfilled, and twords the end of the season if there's someone who needs a extra Deer or two were more than happy to fill there needs.
I know what it's like to raise chickens and pigs and cows, we did that for many years along with a Big Garden, we still do that. It's great when the whole family helps out and sure helps with the Food Bills.
All I can say is GOD Bless You ALL!
(BP)
I know what it's like to raise chickens and pigs and cows, we did that for many years along with a Big Garden, we still do that. It's great when the whole family helps out and sure helps with the Food Bills.
All I can say is GOD Bless You ALL!
(BP)
12-18-2011, 05:34 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 1,068
Glad you found the little bugger.
Not to steal your thread, but it's kind of a long the same line. I noticed we've been getting a lot less eggs for a couple weeks. Set out live traps but only caught cats. The other morning the dog was going nuts trying to get under one of the sheds. It didn't take long and he chased this out, across the driveway into the middle of the pasture and up a tree. I thought he was after a cat at first. I went out to get him and saw what it was so I came back in to grab a gun. Kirby (the dog) started to follow me so it came down the tree. Kirby went after it and got it back up another tree and held it there until I got back. It's the most useful thing I think he's ever done.
Not to steal your thread, but it's kind of a long the same line. I noticed we've been getting a lot less eggs for a couple weeks. Set out live traps but only caught cats. The other morning the dog was going nuts trying to get under one of the sheds. It didn't take long and he chased this out, across the driveway into the middle of the pasture and up a tree. I thought he was after a cat at first. I went out to get him and saw what it was so I came back in to grab a gun. Kirby (the dog) started to follow me so it came down the tree. Kirby went after it and got it back up another tree and held it there until I got back. It's the most useful thing I think he's ever done.
12-18-2011, 05:59 AM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 2,037
They are growing Chet. Love that garden, ours is less than half what it use to be. We are empty nesters now with my youngest son in college. BUT we have opened up the upstairs of our big farmhouse for the holidays when at least two of my boys will be spending a week or more with us.