"laurie \(Mother Mastiff\)" wrote:

Usually I would welcome the OCCASIONAL non-poisonous snake, but I raise rare
poultry and have to sell chicks in spring and summer to cover the costs of

Just a personal note, Laurie, to say that I appreciate your
anxiety. Even "natural" behavior is disturbing when it harms something
else. I don't believe in killing snakes, but I certainly understand your
desire to protect your birds. (I've always wanted to raise some fowl, but
having just moved into a condo, I guess that's no longer possible. I'll
have to be content with my parrots!) I applaud your requests for
information on capture and release, and I wish you good luck!

cl