My apologies for such a long spell with no updates. This has been a difficult time,
and I hope I am caught up with the family situation for the time being.
Thank you to those who sent me well wishes at my mothers passing. I am back
from Oregon and had to stay a bit longer than intended to make sure my dad was
settled and would be okay.
The birds are doing well, the health is very very good. What is not good is the hawk
situation. This is by far the worst year I have ever experienced. We have relocated 7
so far and there are at least 2 more, maybe 3 which are relentless!
My personal young bird team has been sacrificed to protect the 1-Loft birds. I have
also lost several prized breeders killed and their head eaten through the wire in my
individual breeding pens. I am amazed at the cunning and the intelligence of my adversary.
The last time your birds were out, one hawk would not let a group of 10 or 12 land and trap.
He chased them every time they would try to land right up until dark, those birds were not
seen again.
I will be doing a hand inventory next week with the cooler weather. I hope to be off and
running next week and regular updates will resume.
Thanks again for your patience and kind words.
Bud 281-924-5197
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