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Post by Dennis on May 26, 2012 5:06:04 GMT -7
Went up to get my eggs a couple days ago. I opened the door to reach in and there's a pretty good size black snake fixing to dine on em. Now I know why I'm not getting eggs most of the time. Well killed it turned out to be about 5 ft long. Then yesterday I found another one a little over 4 ft and killed it to. I've never killed them before but now I'm on the hunt.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2012 6:09:43 GMT -7
Check the coop to find how they are getting in!!
Just eggs no chickens missing??
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Post by spartan300 on May 26, 2012 13:12:01 GMT -7
I just killed a snake in our chicken yard this morning. This heat is bringing them out. Keep an eye on your baby chicks in particular.  |
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Post by Dennis on May 27, 2012 3:05:30 GMT -7
No chickens missing but I got 9 new chicks almost ready to go out side but I'm having second thoughts now.
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Post by WILL on May 27, 2012 3:33:56 GMT -7
I lost 2 chicks last week to a snake. Sorry ghost of Steve Irwin, I kill snakes on sight.....
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2012 23:45:22 GMT -7
Generally, black snakes can be found in groups of 3. A female, who will reach up to and even over 6' long...and 2 males which usually don't get over 4' long.
The worst thing about killing black snakes...they kill and eat poisonous snakes. But then, catching and relocating them is not an option...they WILL come back to your nest boxes. Word of caution...I have killed off a trio before out of the chickenhouse and the 4th snake I found was a rattler in the nest box...BE CAREFUL!!
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Post by Dennis on May 31, 2012 4:19:55 GMT -7
Thanks Dink didn't know that. Was missing eggs again so now it makes since.
Are snakes active at night?
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Post by cajunlady87 on May 31, 2012 4:56:35 GMT -7
Are snakes active at night? Snakes can be active both day and night except during the winter months when they hibernate. However, as the hot months approach they do tend to be more active at night. The cooler night temps help them maintain a steadier body temp or health problems will arise. |
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