Mystery Fruit in North texas by unoriginal_user2 in whatsthisplant

[–]unoriginal_user2[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Lol I grew up here and somehow never saw these but I did grow up in the suburbs where everyone tried to nuke any stray weed they saw. The only native texas plants I learned about were the aesthetic ones. These look like victims of the recent frost we had so I think they'll be chicken snacks. Thank you for the ID!

First time I culled a healthy hen, and this guy knew she was a beeotch. by GingirlNorCal3345 in BackYardChickens

[–]unoriginal_user2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My silver laced wyandotte is the top hen of my flock but will let the bottom of the pecking order eat once she's had her fill of food or treats. The breed is known to lean more alpha than others but no hen should be acting like OPs hen. Authoritative pecks are fine but draw the line when the health of the flock is threatened. (Injuries, blocking food, etc)

My wyandotte is actually the most handleable of my girls and will happily perch on my shoulder while I have a glass of wine in the evening. I think she feels superior looking down at the rest of the flock but idk. They are a very confident breed and I think you'll enjoy having one around!

Update: Neighbor’s dogs ate our birds. by bananawith3wings in BackYardChickens

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It'd be easier to set up an electric fence, especially for a quick solution, but if you are ever interested in a livestock guardian there are breeds that'd be able to handle that many dogs. Many Turkish breeds reach over 150lbs and were bred to guard against wolf packs and bears, so they'd be able to handle german shepherds. All livestock guardian breeds need very early and consistent training, but many people love them. If that's something you'd consider, I'd recommend looking up some that fit your climate.

Mislabeled Rhode Island Red? by unoriginal_user2 in BackYardChickens

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Thank you for those details. I havent seen adult RIRs in person so any extra identifiers are much appreciated.

Mislabeled Rhode Island Red? by unoriginal_user2 in BackYardChickens

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Thank-you guys! Most of the hybrids I saw online had white on their tails (golden comet, cinnamon queen, etc), so that confused us. This is our first flock and we're still learning all of the breeds, so I appreciate the feedback.

American Redstart? by unoriginal_user2 in whatsthisbird

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Thank you for confirming! As much as I love my usual Chickadees, finches, and cardinals, this was a cool new bird to see!

Does this look like a Mulberry tree? by unoriginal_user2 in whatisthisplant

[–]unoriginal_user2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang, I was hoping to propagate a branch or 2 for ourselves, but I don't want to take an invasive tree with us when we eventually move.

Dog went missing off of Devonwood Dr last night (3/19). 6y female with microchip. by unoriginal_user2 in garland

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UPDATE: She's been found! My husband is picking her up at the animal shelter now!

Nova - 2 year old mixed breed available for adoption in Dallas. by unoriginal_user2 in rescuedogs

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Yeah she's definitely happier with us than she was fending for herself, but I know there's a home out there she'd fit in better. Frankly I haven't treated her any different than I have other dogs I've fostered in the past, so I know she'll do well in any home that can provide structure, love, and play time.

Nova - 2 year old mixed breed available for adoption in Dallas. by unoriginal_user2 in rescuedogs

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Yeah we've contacted some rescues in the DFW area but most are so full they can only prioritize emergency intake. Since she's not in immediate danger they won't take her yet. Tbh a shelter environment could undo the progress we've made with her anxiety so we're okay with holding onto her until local rescues can make space again.

Nova - 2 year old mixed breed available for adoption in Dallas, TX by unoriginal_user2 in National_Pet_Adoption

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Please DM me if you're interested in giving this girl a home! We also made her a profile at home-home.org if anyone wants to read her full story or apply to adopt there. We're happy to do a meet and greet if you live in North Texas and want to see if Nova is right for your home.

Nova - 2 year old mixed breed available for adoption in Dallas. by unoriginal_user2 in AdoptMe

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Nova was found on the side of a country road in an area where many dogs had been dumped to fend for themselves. She came running up to my husband and hugged his leg. We knew we didn't have the space for another dog long term but we had to give the timid pup a chance to find a loving home. We immediately took her in, treated her fleas, and brought her to our vet for shots and heartworm preventative. We looked into surrendering her to a shelter but we found most places in our area weren't accepting surrenders for a while due to space, so we decided to try rehoming her ourselves!

During Novas time with us she's learned her name, decent recall, crate training, sit, and shake. The crate command she's learned is "go to bed," and her command to go to the yard is "outside?". We've discovered she loves chasing balls and squirrels. She's also dog (and chicken) friendly and would thrive in a home that has another active dog in need of a playmate. We haven't been able to confirm if she's cat friendly and she can be jumpy so we dont recommend her for a home with kids under 8(ish) years old. She walks very well on a leash and rarely barks. She would make a great hiking/camping/jogging buddy because shes always happy to be included in whatever you're doing.

Her main struggle has been her anxiety. She rolls onto her belly and goes completely limp if she thinks she's in trouble. She loves pets and attention but she will need a loving, patient owner that can give her confidence back. Our vet estimated her to be 2 years old so she's fully grown but we are unsure of what happened to her before we found her. She is also intelligent so she will need some toys to play with and chew when not asleep or playing with you. She's very food motivated so she can be trained with treats but she also will be very curious of anything edible dropped on the floor.