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Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!! Posted by Sharri on 11/10/2009, 11:04 pm They are GONE!!! No bodies to be found, piles of feathers everywhere. My feed store guy suggested a cat and I said "but 15 guineas?" His worker said something about a flock(?) of red tails as that has happened to his guineas. I said "in the dead of night?" Mike thought it was a pack of coyotes and I said "this close to the house?" So, in the daylight this evening, I called and called - no familiar buckwheat or chi-chi. Feathers behind the barn where they are housed - heck, they are all around the barn. Then I was feeding the horses and low and behold a coyote walked not 10 yards behind my horses! I'm just sick. Bear the wonder Pyr and I took a walk thru the horse pasture - she stopped to sniff, I pointed the flashlight downwards - a pile of guinea feathers and a bone. I'm so distraught at the stress in my guineas last moments - and their lovely, annoying sound. My row is too damn long at the moment. I hate being so empathatic(sp) and caring - it hurts so much! I'm sorry for the sadness to continue to heap upon y'all. Frigging coyotes - no longer will I find their call of the wild a beautiful one.  Post a Response

Re: Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!! Posted by loriky on 11/11/2009, 12:31 am, in reply to "Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" Sharri, so very sorry---- my next move would be a hunt and kill....Coyotes are just a Pain in the ass.. Were I closer, I would be there in a flash...rifle in hand....and I would bring joe---he is an excellent marksman....Time to take a stand! There has just been too much devistation for those of us on this mb...... Again----Just so very sorry for your losses....Hugs......  Post a Response

Ooo that is tuff .....Girl Posted by BigBird on 11/11/2009, 12:31 am, in reply to "Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" And it sucks! How many guineas?? They are so delightful too. Those dammed coyotes. But they are part of the system too. Sadly they are ALSO opportunists to the n'th degree. Try not to hate em for their natural instincts to eat. I still am moved by the howl and yips of coyotes in the distance. So far, lucky for me (and luckier yet for my flock) they have yet to experience a pack of coyotes. They should be further luckier they havent met Mr Weasel either. I can't fault them Wiley Coyotes for doing what they do best Yet I sure wish it could have been a differnet outcome...like maybe you come out coincidentally toting the fire-blaster in hand and smack a couple of the raiders....fair is fair! But crapola! My condolences....I hope you can gather the strengh to crank up that incubator and try again. I know how these birds brought you so much joy and delight.  Post a Response

Re: Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!! Posted by smurf on 11/11/2009, 1:09 am, in reply to "Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" I not sure if it going to help but I have been given 4 of the larger spotted donkey ** they are said to be good at keeping coyotes & dogs out of the pasture **  Post a Response

Dang girl... Posted by Susan on 11/11/2009, 7:09 am, in reply to "Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" You have had a heavy load, I am so sorry. It will get better..so hang tight somehow until it does. This is the time to nurture yourself...no exceptions! You know the drill...please take care.. I also agree with the others, in that it is not acceptable for predators to be feeding upon your critters. From what I understand, coyotes are territorial and they will keep hanging around if they have defined your property as part of that. I can very much appreciate wild animals, but there is a coexistence that has to occur, and beyond not dangling the food in front of their faces (live or otherwise), they have to respect my existence and my critters are NOT food for them. You are allowed to draw that boundary.  Post a Response

Re: Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!! Posted by AmyIA on 11/11/2009, 7:11 am, in reply to "Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" Sharri, I'm so sorry to hear this. Dang predators are so hard to stop and it seems we all eventually have to deal with them. Please take care.  Post a Response

Re: Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!! Posted by lisa on 11/11/2009, 8:21 am, in reply to "Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" Oh Sharri, this is awful! I am so sorry! I just don't know what to say. I can't believe the coyotes were able to get ALL of them. Bear is ok, right? Do you think there might be some hiding for dear life somewhere? I am sure it was a traumatic scene.....certainly a few could have gotten away, don't ya think? I will be thinking of you Sharri, I am truly, truly sorry.  Post a Response

Re: Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!! Posted by terri,nd on 11/11/2009, 9:10 am, in reply to "Re: Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" Oh Sharri, I am so sorry for this devastating loss! Enough is enough..and you've had more than enough..please know that having lost a couple to predators at diffierent times..I do know how you feel..and my heart is heavy for you. Hugs Sharri..I wish I knew what to say to make you feel better.  Post a Response

Dear Sharri, my heart bleeds for you Posted by pammy on 11/11/2009, 9:57 am, in reply to "Re: Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" I hope you can find some ease today. Love and prayers heading your way!  Post a Response

oh no! Posted by K on 11/11/2009, 10:07 am, in reply to "Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" All 13? In one day? Egads. Are you sure none are hiding? Oh I'm sorry for your losses!  Post a Response

Re: oh no! Posted by Amy in Ohio on 11/11/2009, 10:39 am, in reply to "oh no!" Oh no! Sharri this is such sad news. Haven't we had enough losses? I am so sorry to hear this. You have too much to bear right now...  Post a Response

oh sharri.... Posted by laura on 11/11/2009, 12:05 pm, in reply to "Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" i'm positively speechless...and that's a hard thing with me!! I'm SO SO VERY sorry.....there IS still a good chance, however that some will return! I don't belive one coyote coul;d have taken them all....I bet the rest ran like hell and are currently confused. My fingers are crossed for you girl...  Post a Response

Re: Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!! Posted by Shelby from Pa on 11/11/2009, 12:11 pm, in reply to "Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" Oh horrors boy if you aren't having a time of it. So sorry, it has to get better. At one time I enjoyed seeing coons & foxes. When they said coyotes killed that BC and injured the lab next door (last year) I no longer let my little corgi's chase at night. Surely they are a pack but against a wild predator, no match. Now I resort to the 4/10, sorry but predators are not welcome here. Wish I could do something to help.  Post a Response

I keep a loaded ithaca nearby the people door in basement Posted by BigBird on 11/11/2009, 1:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" If I see a predatory anything prowling/stalking my stuff?, and it lingers too long for the few seconds it takes me to locate the pump12 ....then I roast em! Coon-possum-cat-dog-anything. I am trigger happy and can shoot a 12ga pretty well from the hip. And I don't ask questions!  Post a Response

OK, Rambo... Posted by Susan on 11/11/2009, 1:50 pm, in reply to "I keep a loaded ithaca nearby the people door in basement" Remind me not to show up unannounced as a surprise..lol  Post a Response

I look em in the eye first Posted by Rambo on 11/11/2009, 4:56 pm, in reply to "OK, Rambo..." If they smile and they are bearing gifts I don't whack em. This barbarian knows the difference tween freind and foe.  Post a Response

probably what happened Posted by laura on 11/14/2009, 11:12 am, in reply to "I keep a loaded ithaca nearby the people door in basement" to lucky......anyhow, while i do respect a predator's need to eat and feed her young...I'll admit to not swerving to avoid raccoons anymore. and a visiting pooch gets a few well placed shots behind the hiney to help him remember which way home is!! if however it returns for the buffet, doesn't come when called so i can help it find home...or give indications of being feral, well.... I'm still hoping one or two guineas show back up!!  Post a Response

Re: Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!! Posted by Joy on 11/11/2009, 3:30 pm, in reply to "Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" OH man Sharri, I am so sorry..I know how you loved thoses guineas ..My heart is hurting too .I grieve along with you ..I don't know what else to say you are in prays & thoughts..Big Hugs  Post a Response

Re: Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!! Posted by Shelby from Pa on 11/11/2009, 8:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" Been thinking all day about this. Are you sure coyote. I have a friend who lost her whole flock 15-17 birds one night in the hen house when a great horned owl crashed through a sky light.  Post a Response

I hear you, Sharri Posted by Martha on 11/14/2009, 1:31 am, in reply to "Bad day down on my lil farmette - no more guineas!!!" I'm sad with you, Sharri. ---------------------------- Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn’s rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die… -Anonymous  Post a Response

oh... Posted by laura on 11/14/2009, 11:14 am, in reply to "I hear you, Sharri" i LIKE that! :-)  Post a Response

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