So Monday I came home and went out to the coop to make sure the water and feed were fine and to collect the eggs. I looked out the north window and noticed a clump of feathers so I went out to investigate. There were two chicks (the Little Brown variety) picked clean with only their inners, feathered wings, and clean bones left.
That night we bought a dog chain for Bingo. Tuesday I chained Bingo in the morning out by the coop - no chicks killed. Wednesday she was chained again - success.
This morning I was working on The Chatt so I didn't chain her until I was done...to late. Another chick gone. That stinkin' hawk swooped in without me noticing (and no, The Chatt is not that riveting). So first thing in the morning Bingo has got to be chained.
Good news: the humming birds have finally found my feeders. Each year I would have 1 or 2 that would come around some, but this past week I have 6+ that zip around all day and roost in the tree right outside the kitchen window. I've taken pictures and will post them later (remember my camera isn't the best and these little guys are fast!).
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