Springfield Chicken Run! Cudd Frees Avian Detainees

Springfield Chicken · October 06, 2010, 10:12:53 AM

You're right about the cats and chickens. They apparently think they are the same and hang out together everywhere. Your best option may be the giant hawk that hangs out around here and yesterday was giving the chickens heck, trying for a meal.
If I knew of a chicken repellant you could use I'd suggest it. I don't why they like that spot near you so much and why they get so talkative so early in the day.

hooplady · October 06, 2010, 03:05:58 PM

Uptowngirl is right - they used to pretty much stay in the park before. I used to see a hawk hunting them every now and then, so there was a somewhat natural balance. I think when the City ran them out, the Canadian geese were able to take over. Now we have the $#(*% geese ruining the park with their noxious poop, the chickens and roosters are too close to the residents, and I presume the hawk has to go to Popeyes.

Yes, all in all a fine use of City resources!

KuroiKetsunoHana · October 06, 2010, 03:17:50 PM

it's not just their poop that makes the geese so awful--they're violent! i used to eat lunch in the park, and i'd always have to make it fast, because when they saw me they'd attack en masse...might've been because i had food, but the chickens and ducks have never mobbed me the way the geese always do.

Springfield Chicken · October 06, 2010, 03:26:20 PM

I've never had a problem with the Canadian geese. They seem to have manners. But the big white geese that used to be there will bite your ankles for no reason. The chickens are too smart but they keep their distance - except from the cats.

KuroiKetsunoHana · October 06, 2010, 05:16:58 PM

i should've been more specific--i've never had a problem with the canadian geese, either.

Ernest Street · October 06, 2010, 08:26:29 PM

Canadian Geese are peaceful except when Mama is walking those goslings....she will hiss,run at you and pinch you hard on the soft tissue of the back of your leg.
In NY state I have seen one MAD mama attack two Dobermans...and inflict damage on both!

sheclown · October 06, 2010, 09:01:43 PM

Quote from: localresident on October 06, 2010, 09:06:45 AM
This morning they are at it again...and I find it AMAZING that the roosters and cats get along so well. They literally walk past each other every day in the parking lot...I have never seen anything like it.

Cats and chickens share a common enemy-- dogs.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend

localresident · October 07, 2010, 08:58:16 AM

Quote from: sheclown on October 06, 2010, 09:01:43 PM
Quote from: localresident on October 06, 2010, 09:06:45 AM
This morning they are at it again...and I find it AMAZING that the roosters and cats get along so well. They literally walk past each other every day in the parking lot...I have never seen anything like it.

Cats and chickens share a common enemy-- dogs.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend

That settles it...it's time to get a dog.

iloveionia · October 07, 2010, 11:18:48 AM

Springfield Animal Care and Rescue Club
www.sacarc.org

Dog Walker · October 07, 2010, 05:25:09 PM

Quote from: iloveionia on October 07, 2010, 11:18:48 AM
Springfield Animal Care and Rescue Club
www.sacarc.org

Besides peace and quiet, you will also get MAJOR karma points and a friend for life.

localresident · October 11, 2010, 12:03:24 PM

I honestly don't have the necessary time to care for a pet the way it deserves...so no dog right now.

Soooo my birthday is tomorrow and my wish is to wake up at 11am in my own bed w/o being disturbed by the roosters...I'm thinking I will need to consume mass quantities of alcohol tonight and invest in super sonic ear plugs to make that happen. LoL

sheclown · October 11, 2010, 03:51:57 PM

Are they back? I thought they had wandered off.

I looked at the situation the other day. I wonder if they are attracted to the townhouses b/c of the fencing -- keeps dogs out.

Springfielder · October 11, 2010, 04:01:31 PM

Saw them yesterday evening as I was walking the dog...they were strolling over into gated area

Springfield Chicken · October 11, 2010, 05:27:39 PM

In an attempt to lure them away from the condos......

Actually I have no idea who did this video or where it was done!

http://animoto.com/play/RSnmNPtFpQmNWcyrP2dhPA

sheclown · October 11, 2010, 05:51:06 PM

We need a chicken sanctuary. Wrought iron fenced area (so dogs can't get in) or picket fence even --something that they can squeeze in and out of. A small pond for water, covered feeders, some hay or straw in case they get an urge to lay some eggs, and then they would leave local alone.

Do you think Mack would let us use one of his abandoned foundations for this? Chickens like to be higher up, they could perch on the plumbing pipes which come out of the concrete.