Guest ronin Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 I was out on a new ranch the other day scouting roost trees. I came upon a flock of about 25 birds with 15 being Jakes and 4 good sized Toms. The rest were youngs hens. I settled into the nook of a live oak to watch them go to roost. My plan was to watch their evening pattern which always helps me predict morning behavior. I also needed to discover which roost tree was their favorite. I kind of had it figured out as there was this 'ol snaggletooth bull pine with long horizontal branches and very little needle growth. Sure enough, the flock made for that particular tree but they decided to go through me to get there. Once next to my tree, they settled in to scratch and chase each other...about 15' from my hiding spot. As I waited motionless, I herd a new flock on the way to meet the old. This group numbered about 15 with 4 monster Toms, beards a draggin' The first group launched a quad of 4 jakes to intercept the new flock and the 4 monster Toms rose to the challenge. It looked at first to be the makings of a UFC rumble but the jakes backed down as soon as the two sets met. It actually appearred that they knew each other. The Hens in the second flock were also larger, probably 2-3 year old birds. The birds intermingled for about an hour all right next to me. The problem was I had been motionless for an hour wearing shorts and a t-shirt and no bug spray. Needless to say, I was a mosquito feed bag for the evening and the next day I woke to find myself looking like I had Chicken Pox. Turkey Pox may be a better term. It was worth the torture and hopefully papa Tom will grace this forum on opening day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 Re: Evening Scout Sounds like ya had a good day!!!!!! I'd a never made it through the mosquitos, I'm alergic to them and swell up & itch like crazy !!!!!!!! REPEL never leave home with out it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck this season!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ronin Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Re: Evening Scout Thanks guys...I'm still itchin'. Vistited the birds again today. They're in the same roost. I just hope they stay in the area 'til the 26th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Re: Evening Scout Sounds like your a future Therma-Cell customer!!!! Those units will keep them skeeters, black fies, and no-see-ums at bay!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ronin Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Re: Evening Scout Yeah, that stuff looks good...but it was 85 that evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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