Thread: I've got a covey of Gambels living under the deck.
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Old 06-23-2016, 22:53   #9
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Originally Posted by SF_BHT View Post
Them things cook up Gooood
Last year we had 3 full coveys of Scaled, 36 chicks. These are the first Gambles we've had (8 chicks) and they are acting, almost, domesticated. The Scaled haul ass when I walk outside, but the Gambles just keep their distance...well, poppa Gambel keeps flying into the fence.

Nobody hunts here, so I don't mind allowing my herd to grow a little for now. I've not seen an increase in predators, though I did see a Kestrel looking around yesterday.

Pat
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