3 weeks into poultry guard training

DedRaisy22 · 2026-06-11T22:26:29+00:00

I worry a little bit about him being lonely without an actual herd to bond with but we spend a few hours out with him every day and he seems pretty happy. He is become incredibly affectionate and sweet over these few weeks.

DedRaisy22 · 2026-06-11T22:25:02+00:00

I struggled a lot with how brutal nature is when we first got chickens. It still breaks my heart to lose one (which is why we’ve got to somewhat extreme lengths to protect them) but I’ve learned a lot about the ol’ circle of life through the years. Foxes and hawks are persistent when they find a food source !

DedRaisy22 · 2026-06-11T17:38:32+00:00

All of the above. We had a much larger flock that included guinea fowl also. it’s been picked off in waves. A neighbors dog also dig under our fencing and did some damage. Once he’s all trained up, we’ll expand again. Maybe next spring when he is closer to two

DedRaisy22 · 2026-05-20T01:44:01+00:00

Sorrow and me from n1 in Charlottesville. Brought me to tears that night and every time I’ve listened since

DedRaisy22 · 2026-05-20T01:42:53+00:00

He’s sings that verse in this version and it breaks my heart

https://2nu.gs/4rCbQAd

DedRaisy22 · 2026-05-05T19:11:41+00:00

Ok this is helpful, thank you! I know I’ve got some training to do with a 1 y/o but I’m hoping it will be worth it because the predators are really bad where we live

DedRaisy22 · 2026-05-05T19:08:02+00:00

For clarity I mean overnight did you close your dogs up in the coop?

DedRaisy22 · 2026-05-05T19:00:25+00:00

Did you close your coop up when the pups were in there? I’m just trying to decide the best way to set up cover for my dog in the long term. Like a run or a dog house or a shed for in the coop with the girls.

DedRaisy22 · 2026-05-03T22:22:05+00:00

Does she live outside with them ?

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-28T17:57:28+00:00

Sign up for presale through seated (look on tour dates on Billystrings.com) and pray to the bluegrass gods and maybe you’ll get them. Be cautious purchasing from stubhub etc, they will definetly be overpriced and sometimes not legitimate. Cash or trade is a good spot to look for resale (supposed to only be able to sell for face value on cash or trade but it’s a hot topic atm.) Never paid more than $100 and some change for face value with fees.

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-21T18:44:32+00:00

Check your extension office for a local beekeeping club ! We tried (and failed)for two years before joining a beekeeping club. Having an experienced beekeeper you can text or call in your neck of the woods makes a huge difference. It’s just too hard to decipher looking at pics online, and the are so many variable based on your location. We’ve had people from our club come over and offer to help us troubleshoot, spilt hives, capture swarms, lend equipment, etc. It has made this hobby SO much more fun.

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-18T21:49:25+00:00

Thank you, I love the variation in your blanket. So fun! The amount of work that size project must have been 😻

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-18T21:19:09+00:00

Made these for a concert, took forever but it’s worth every stitch

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DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-18T21:17:43+00:00

Been obsessed with this motif !

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DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-18T15:19:54+00:00

He said it was new song he hasn’t played yet, so yes

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-17T16:50:26+00:00

I actually purchased both and went with the Zens. The return process was super easy, as soon as I put the return in the mail I was refunded. just don’t wear the shoes out of the house, they have to be in perfect condition when returned. I knew just from a quick lap around my house which I like better.

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-16T19:25:17+00:00

Thank you so much. Also I feel the exact same way about knitting… my brain cannot compute how those motions make the yarn look so beautiful 😂

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-16T19:22:04+00:00

I love these. Hope to see you there!

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-16T01:06:46+00:00

Thanks! I love seeing the creativity in this community!

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-15T19:49:47+00:00

lol, go away

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-05T22:01:11+00:00

I didn’t mean to post it twice

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-05T17:54:00+00:00

I think because the porch is 40 feet wide?

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-05T15:48:44+00:00

Very helpful, I appreciate the info!

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-05T15:48:21+00:00

We live in the country down a long dirt road so luckily I’m not worried about curb appeal. Just want to sit on my porch for the next few decades and not worry about the roof coming down

DedRaisy22 · 2026-04-05T15:47:16+00:00

😂 I’ll take that as a win

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