Unchained Preppers

Off Topic/ B.S. => General Off Topic => Topic started by: Jackalope on May 16, 2021, 08:40:48 PM

Title: Automated Sentry Gun
Post by: Jackalope on May 16, 2021, 08:40:48 PM

   We've had some issues with our free range chickens wandering into the road.  They have plenty of acreage to ravage, but for some reason they like to eat along the road, or even cross it.  It's mostly a younger generation that's full of rebels.  We don't have much traffic on the road, but I still worry.  A fence is eventually going to be installed, but that won't happen until late fall, when poison ivy isn't active.  Whenever I notice them heading for the road I go out with a super soaker squirt carbine, and chase them into the backyard, and that remedies the problem for a few hours.

    So I've been looking for a temporary solution until the fence is installed.  Last night, I had an "eureka" moment when I stumbled across a box in the garage.  The box had a "cobra-jet animal repeller".  Essentially, it's a water sprayer connected to a motion sensor that's been engineered for pest control.  I just connected it to a garden hose and staked it into the ground.  It generates a forceful spray in a wide arc.  It works great and it has definitely discouraged my young marauders from wandering into the road.  It's nice because it doesn't sleep and it's harmless.  A great solution to keep my wild girls in check! :gunner:

Title: Re: Automated Sentry Gun
Post by: JohnyMac on May 16, 2021, 09:06:42 PM

AWESOME!  :lmfao:

Thanks for sharing  ;)  :cheers:

Title: Re: Automated Sentry Gun
Post by: pkveazey on May 16, 2021, 11:14:33 PM

Damn!!! I thought you were going to tell us why the Chicken crossed the road. :lmfao:

Title: Re: Automated Sentry Gun
Post by: Nemo on May 17, 2021, 07:31:21 AM

Nope, he is telling us whey the chicken does not cross the road.


Nemo

Title: Re: Automated Sentry Gun
Post by: Felix on May 17, 2021, 12:40:36 PM

My chickens were discouraged from crossing the road by telling them that if they did so, they'd be labeled _racist_!!!
The flock has been quite obedient ever since.

Title: Re: Automated Sentry Gun
Post by: JohnyMac on May 17, 2021, 01:30:21 PM

 :pirateThumbUp: Felix

Title: Re: Automated Sentry Gun
Post by: DMCakhunter on May 20, 2021, 01:46:38 PM

Ha. All jokes aside, are they looking for small gravel or rocks for the craw?

Title: Re: Automated Sentry Gun
Post by: Jackalope on May 20, 2021, 08:38:53 PM

   No, there's plenty of small rocks available along some streams on the property, where they roam.  It's a young generation that wants to spread their wings.  The older hens aren't a problem.  I think the young ones want to expand their territory.