Rivernuggets Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Young Rooster. Very friendly. City of Madison allows up to four hens but no roosters. Guessing this poor guy proclaimed his dudeness and was let go. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I thought you were referring to a different Nomad. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 18 minutes ago, Jeff Matthews said: I thought you were referring to a different Nomad. Me too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Still pretty young, You could probably catch and process him as a broiler. Much older and you'll want to go to the stew pot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 17 minutes ago, Thaddeus Smith said: Still pretty young, You could probably catch and process him as a broiler. Much older and you'll want to go to the stew pot. I don't know. $1.29/lb., cleaned, butchered and ready to cook. Keep him as a pet. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Rivernuggets said: Guessing this poor guy proclaimed his dudeness and was let go. Now we know why he crossed the street. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlipschFish Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 4 hours ago, CECAA850 said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 On 6/29/2020 at 11:11 AM, CECAA850 said: Now we know why he crossed the street. But we're in a cul de sac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 On 6/29/2020 at 10:39 AM, Thaddeus Smith said: Still pretty young, You could probably catch and process him as a broiler. Much older and you'll want to go to the stew pot. He's still here, seems to know our lot lines exactly and keeps within our small city plot. I'm not interested in processing this guy. We called the Humane Society and sounds like they'll take him, find a farm (or a home beyond city limits) that is interested I guess. Any tips on catching him? We have a travel cat box....lure him in there with black sunflower seeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Rivernuggets said: Any tips on catching him? We have a travel cat box....lure him in there with black sunflower seeds? Dress like a chicken and shake your money maker. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 30, 2020 Moderators Share Posted June 30, 2020 They can support themselves, no need to feed them let him roam, unless he is causing damage. On many of the Caribbean islands and Key West there are stray chickens running around. They are good at eating bugs and mice. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Rivernuggets said: He's still here, seems to know our lot lines exactly and keeps within our small city plot. I'm not interested in processing this guy. We called the Humane Society and sounds like they'll take him, find a farm (or a home beyond city limits) that is interested I guess. Any tips on catching him? We have a travel cat box....lure him in there with black sunflower seeds? Arms out wide like you're trying to distract raptors in jurassic park, work him into a corner and gradually bring your arms close and closer u til you can grab him. Try and grab so that you pin his wings against body OR go for the fit and flip him upside down and he'll go catatonic until you can hold him tightly in your arms. If youw ant to bait the cat carrier, you could use just about anything. Toss some in the grass and let him taste it. Then make sure he sees you toss some in the carrier and he should go after it. Patience and slow movements are key - he's faster than you when it matters most. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 39 minutes ago, Thaddeus Smith said: Arms out wide like you're trying to distract raptors in jurassic park, work him into a corner and gradually bring your arms close and closer u til you can grab him. Try and grab so that you pin his wings against body OR go for the fit and flip him upside down and he'll go catatonic until you can hold him tightly in your arms. If youw ant to bait the cat carrier, you could use just about anything. Toss some in the grass and let him taste it. Then make sure he sees you toss some in the carrier and he should go after it. Patience and slow movements are key - he's faster than you when it matters most. Straight outta Chapter 5 of the Anarchist's Cookbook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbk Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, CECAA850 said: Dress like a chicken and shake your money maker. Or throw an old blanket over him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, Jeff Matthews said: Straight outta Chapter 5 of the Anarchist's Cookbook! Sounds like Alinsky tactics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, dtel said: no need to feed them let him roam He may get eaten by a fox or coyote before too long. Would rather capture and let the Humane Society locate a home for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Fox and coyote need to eat too... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Thaddeus Smith said: Arms out wide like you're trying to distract raptors in jurassic park, work him into a corner and gradually bring your arms close and closer u til you can grab him. Try and grab so that you pin his wings against body OR go for the fit and flip him upside down and he'll go catatonic until you can hold him tightly in your arms. If youw ant to bait the cat carrier, you could use just about anything. Toss some in the grass and let him taste it. Then make sure he sees you toss some in the carrier and he should go after it. Patience and slow movements are key - he's faster than you when it matters most. Thanks Michael, was hoping you'd chime in with some experience advice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, oldtimer said: Fox and coyote need to eat too... Very true. We've quickly grown to like him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 He calmly walks around like he's been here for years. It's relaxing to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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