Not sure where to put a picture since I don't have a web site right now, but
if anyone wants to see the snake I was complaining about, I caught it twice
today, once on camera noshing on MY eggs (which is what I was complaining
about, I have customers waiting for baby chicks, and can't spare the eggs)
and the second time close up in person. I can't afford lost income from
chicks. It was a bit over 3 ft long. Black Rat Snake. Could not afford a
snake trap or snake catcher, and then turned out to be one myself! (Proof
of what one can do without taking time to think before reacting.)

Usually I encourage nonpoisonous snakes, but given the number of missing
eggs per day, there must be more than one LARGE snake eating at the
Colorsplash Poultry house!

The picture of the egg-eating turned out surprisingly well, considering how
my heart was pounding (I usually just reach in and grab the eggs without
looking!)

Let me know where I can post it (does this list have a web page?) or email
me and I will email you the picture.

laurie (Mother Mastiff)