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Sad Morning

6/11/2014

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In previous posts, I refer to the 'farm fantasy' because when I say I live on a farm the general response is 'Oh, how fun!'.  This was my first inclination too; I wanted a farm because I love animals.  I didn't realize having a farm would be very hard for that very reason.  We tend to think of how fun it would be to have chickens but seldom think about how sad it is to lose them.  

Robert found 7 dead chickens in the coop and pasture this morning.  He said it looked like the work of either a fox or coyote.  It always makes me a little sad when this happens even though I am fully aware that it's a risk we take in raising free range animals.  For us, it's the constant question...do you lock your animals up in order to keep them safe or allow them to range freely & happily even if it means a shorter life span? We choose the latter and try to protect them as much as possible without hindering their lifestyle.  

If you wonder why free range, pasture fed eggs & chicken are more expensive, this is exactly why.  We have to balance the risk; we know all the birds we work to feed and raise won't produce as many eggs as chickens locked in a small cage with little threat to their lives.  The survivors balance the cost of those less fortunate and they produce a healthier, tastier product as well.  We find the reward out weighs the risk, even though sometimes it's still a little sad. 

The fence has been mended and we are still hoping to fulfill all of our egg orders for this Saturday but know this loss will effect our numbers.  I will let those who have ordered know Friday night if we do not have enough eggs to fulfill.  Thank you for understanding & see you Saturday! 
6 Comments
Julie Hayes
6/11/2014 06:49:24 am

So sorry to hear this Erin. I was getting ready to place an order for 4 dozen of the large eggs. Do you think you will have them?

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Erin
6/11/2014 07:10:16 am

Sorry Julie, I'm expecting to be sold out now that our numbers will be lower. Planning to be in TC again the following Saturday and can add you to that list if you'd like. Thanks!!

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John Sturgess
6/11/2014 08:08:59 am

Sorry for your loss. I live just north of Green Pond Rd and you would think with the gun range so close the coyotes would stay clear. But not so, it used to be full of Deer, not any more and late at night you here the yotes howling away. had one lunge at my back door late one night a year ago. What ever they did to that fence I'd reinforce it. This link is for escape artist dogs but you can use it to keep coyotes out as well.

http://thehomesteadsurvival.com/roller-bar-fence-idea-escape-artists-dogs/

The added benefit of using a roller bar fence is keeping protecting family pet from predators such as a Coyote from entering your yard.

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Erin
6/11/2014 08:38:16 am

Thanks John! I will check out that link. We hear them sometimes too, they dug under the fence, thinking it was a fox but the hole has been filled and will hopefully keep them out for now. THanks for reading and for your feedback!

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Kory
6/11/2014 08:12:37 am

Poor chickens...I'm so sorry you experienced this!

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Erin
6/11/2014 08:40:06 am

Thanks Kory! It comes with the territory, sadly. You'd think I would have thick enough skin by now but of course...I'm still a softy ;) Thanks for your sweet words!

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