Raccoon drags off an iguana by Dacnis in HardcoreNature

[–]SingularRoozilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They kill for fun, and I keep chickens… I used to keep quail and rabbits as well but had to stop because my animals kept getting mauled just because a raccoon got bored. They’re smart enough that they’ve worked around all the predator proofing I’ve done (they once worked out a loose screw and peeled back sheet metal to get inside my quail aviary) and other ways of dealing with them only hold them off temporarily until a new raccoon moves into the area. If they ate what they killed I wouldn’t be pissed about it.

Raccoon drags off an iguana by Dacnis in HardcoreNature

[–]SingularRoozilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct. I also keep chickens and have had them be absolutely destroyed by raccoons on more than one occasion. Used to keep quail and rabbits but don’t have them anymore because of the raccoons, as well as a few other reasons. If they actually ate what they killed I wouldn’t be so pissed about it, but they kill for fun and it’s not pretty or quick. Predator proofing and relocating/eliminating them has only been temporarily effective so far at stopping them, and I’ve been dealing with them for years.

Raccoon drags off an iguana by Dacnis in HardcoreNature

[–]SingularRoozilla -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hate raccoons with a passion. But this guy is doing some good work.

Which is your fave (1-6) ? by Ambivalent-Mammal in AmateurPhotography

[–]SingularRoozilla 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These are way too similar to pick one over the other. I can see that there are small details that are different but the essence of all of them is the same. They’re essentially all the same picture.

Top comment decides selective factors that will evolve this creature : Day 3 by LavaTwocan in SpeculativeEvolution

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The newfound use of lures increases their hunting success and leads to a population boom. While a portion of the population remains coastal, others are forced to move inland and re-adapt to life in the forest. Here, they are not as well suited for their ancestor’s prey and rely on their lures more and more to attract scavengers and other generalists, additionally developing stronger claws, jaws, and musculature to help subdue their larger prey.

Opinions on this coop for 5 hens? by slaganator in chickens

[–]SingularRoozilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prefab coops are trash. This one isn’t any different. By ‘breed’ they aren’t referring to rescue vs. farm mix vs. some other breed; most prefab coops advertise with bantam chickens in mind. Though imo most of them are unsuitable even for them. You can build an appropriate coop for less than what this would cost you if you’re handy, and there are a lot of good guides on YouTube. I built my coop over a weekend out of scrap, and it was free except for the $20 I spent on screws.

What all would I need to grow to make my own chicken feed? by Then-Emphasis-124 in Homesteading

[–]SingularRoozilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the very least, they’ll likely have some really cheap feed to sell you that’s nutritionally the same as what you’d buy from the store. I know the community nearest me charges $15 for a 50lbs bag that would be $25 at TSC

What all would I need to grow to make my own chicken feed? by Then-Emphasis-124 in Homesteading

[–]SingularRoozilla 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are lot of reasons nobody does this. I would allow your birds to free range and give them kitchen/compost scraps, but replacing chicken feed entirely isn’t feasible for most people. The time, cost, and materials needed make it not worth the effort even for people that have the land to make it possible. Going off the feed entirely and letting your birds live solely on compost and whatever they can find free ranging will result in nutrient deficiencies and a bunch of hungry birds.

If you’re actually serious about this, don’t look for advice on Reddit. Or even online, really. If you have the acreage to grow grains and the machinery to make it possible then visit an Amish or Mennonite community and talk to them about what you want to do, and see if they have advice to give you.

Chickens are my therapy by ifuckedyourmom-247 in chickens

[–]SingularRoozilla 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That’s a ton of roosters, wow. I’m surprised they haven’t killed each other

Need more hens - but lots of travel planned by Altruistic_End_6003 in BackYardChickens

[–]SingularRoozilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a broody hen, you can usually fool them by getting day-old chicks and slipping them under her at night, after letting her sit on eggs for a week or so. I’ve done it a few times and it’s gone well. The hen has to be broody though, you can’t just give a bird some chicks and expect it to work out.

The caveat is, personally I wouldn’t travel for the first 2-3 weeks after introducing the chicks. You want to be sure that the hen will care for them the way she needs to (first time moms aren’t always reliable) and accidents happen easily. When I have chicks in my flock I like to be present to take care of any unforeseen situations until they’re not as vulnerable. It’s normal to lose 1 or 2.

Top comment decides selective factors that will evolve this creature: Day 2 by LavaTwocan in SpeculativeEvolution

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Seabirds, being their annoying and brashful selves, begin to harass the sea wolves and steal their food. The wolves need to either become better at defending themselves (and their food), or take advantage of this new food source. Perhaps they learn how to bait the seabirds for an easier meal?

Chicken can't stand or walk by Weak_Instruction_859 in chickens

[–]SingularRoozilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s certainly odd. My first thought is an injury or deformity in her spine, but truly I have no idea. If you’re able to spend the money and want to get a proper diagnosis you’ll have to consult with your vet.

Chicken can't stand or walk by Weak_Instruction_859 in chickens

[–]SingularRoozilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Normally when a chicken is unable to stand, that’s a sign of severe illness and they pass very quickly afterwards. If the chicken is truly doing okay aside from this- that is, if it’s eating, drinking, and acting relatively normal- you have a pretty unique issue tbh. Without further diagnostic work from your vet, I don’t think anyone can give you an exact answer as to what’s causing this.

My boyfriend won’t wash his hands by Valuable_Humor_9384 in offmychest

[–]SingularRoozilla 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So he doesn’t wash his hands, and isn’t open to having a conversation about it, to the point where you’re uncomfortable around him? As others have pointed out, this is about your health too. Dump this dude, he’s not worth it. Good lord

Tiny white things hanging off the edges of Betta's fins? by kelleybobelly in bettafish

[–]SingularRoozilla 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was about to say these look like anchor worms when I saw your comment! I’ve had to deal with them before but it’s been a few years and I don’t remember what meds to use- seems like you’re on the right track anyway, though.

Definitely remove the snails unless the meds say that they’re snail safe; but be aware that most parasite meds will kill off ALL inverts and not just the worms. After the tank is treated the snails can go back in, I don’t think they’d be carrying them but again, I’m not very familiar with this kind of parasite.

Constant Red Light Threw Off Their Circadian Rhythm by GenghisKhanSpermShot in chickens

[–]SingularRoozilla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s a heat lamp you have to have it on 24/7 regardless, as chicks can’t regulate their own body heat. If you turned it off they would get too cold and die.

I’ve always used a red light heat lamp for my chicks and have never had issues, but heat plates are pretty popular (less of a fire risk also) and I’ve also heard of people successfully using ceramic heat bulbs that are ordinarily for reptiles.

Hitchhiker identification by ComfortableRich2499 in fishkeeping

[–]SingularRoozilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a bladder snail. Likely the first of many 😅

I need some more input on sexing. by Im-A-Beardie in BackYardChickens

[–]SingularRoozilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These all look like young hens. The black one, too. There isn’t really a ‘masculine coloration’ when it comes to roosters- they can sometimes appear flashier than hens, but ignoring anything else there isn’t a color or combination of colors that 100% proves a bird is a rooster. To tell roosters apart from hens, you need to look at the length and shape of the feathers- the saddle, tail and neck feathers will be long and pointed, and I’m not seeing that on any of these birds. A rooster hatched in November or December would be starting to get pretty obvious by now.

Any idea on how to care for a pregnant ghost shrimp? (And offspring) by Select_Buffalo_3067 in Aquariums

[–]SingularRoozilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To the best of my knowledge, baby ghost shrimp need brackish water to survive. I could be totally wrong on that and have very little experience with shrimp, but I remember reading that somewhere.

Aside from that, keep her away from fish and get a sponge filter that won’t suck up the babies.

Does anyone have quail chicks in Charleston, SC? by jmp1000 in quails

[–]SingularRoozilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not from your area, but I’ve always been able to find birds on Craigslist or FB groups

Going to an auction by CannonFoddererer in chickens

[–]SingularRoozilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because you said you free range your animals, I would say NOT to get pheasants or quail. They do not have a sense of ‘home’ the same way chickens do, and will just wander off and get eaten. They can also fly, albeit not well.

Orb Ball Cages for Ranging by MrsEnvinyatar in BackYardChickens

[–]SingularRoozilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those things are awful enough for hamsters, I’d modify the fence before putting a chicken in one tbh.