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Post by midwestgal on Mar 17, 2022 2:09:23 GMT
Tonight, at dusk, I had one chicken left to go in but she kept scratching at the dirt in the yard. I then saw the ground move up and down under her scratching feet. I kept moving her away so I could see what it was (maybe a head pop up) and so it didn't bite or steal her. Dh took a stick n stuck it in the ground scaring it away, so I have no idea what it was. Any thoughts of what it was?
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Post by gayle on Mar 17, 2022 11:44:55 GMT
It could be a weasel.
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Post by midwestgal on Mar 17, 2022 15:32:12 GMT
That's what I was afraid of. |
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Post by gayle on Mar 17, 2022 16:14:07 GMT
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Post by Woodpecker on Mar 17, 2022 16:36:26 GMT
Could it be a mole? We have them here & the holes and tunnels they make underneath the ground sure look like they’re good little diggers.
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Post by midwestgal on Mar 17, 2022 16:48:57 GMT
We are going to trap it.
It is a slight possibility it is a mole.
I can't find any tracks, but will keep checking to help identify it.
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Post by midwestgal on Mar 17, 2022 16:50:39 GMT
When he pulled back the dirt, there was a second identical hole maybe 8-10 inches away, under the dirt about 3-6 inches. Maybe a rat?
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Post by gayle on Mar 17, 2022 17:49:19 GMT
Ah, that sounds more like a muskrat.
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Post by Tallpines on Mar 17, 2022 19:09:21 GMT
RECIPE ….
Fried Swamp Rabbit … (Muskrat)
Wash meat and soak in salted water for one hour.
rinse and dry meat.
Beat some eggs, add S&P.
Dip meat in eggs and roll in flour.
Place in greased pan and brown. After browning, fry slowly for one hour.
Make a milk gravey and pour over meat before serving.
According to the recipe’s aurthur:
This is some of the best wild meat ever eaten. The meat is fine grained with very good flavor.
In England there is a place that offers this on its menu …. And you must wait in line!
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Post by countrymom22 on Mar 17, 2022 21:17:01 GMT
Mole, muskrat or weasel it's a rodent/problem and needs to be eliminated pronto!
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