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[Roy Morgan <k1lky AT earthlink.net>]

On May 19, 2008, at 11:43 PM, Marie McHarry wrote:

>  On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 10:11 PM, Roy Morgan <k1lky AT earthlink.net>  
> wrote:
>
> > About out proposed hens. I am not sure how much grain we'd get for
> > them.  Can they find things to eat in the field?
>
> Oh, yes they can. It's only necessary to feed chickens in winter in my
> experience. ...
>
> Marie, who once -- alerted by screaming guineas -- stepped out on the
> porch one afternoon just in time to see a coyote dispatch a hen

It's been reported that coyotes have been seen around here.  I don't  
know about Central New York State.

It is possible your experience is the reason some folks kept the  
carbine above the back door?  I can imagine a market for a one-rifle  
gun safe of small size with a big-numbered cypher lock on the front  
for quick use by adults only.

Roy

Roy Morgan
k1lky AT earthlink.net
Lovettsville, VA 20180