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My son and I have raised chickens (and Guineas) off and on for about 5 years. Took a break after we lost our second flock to a pack of community dogs. We don't have any close neighbors and the dogs individually are all sweethearts, but when they get together like that and get that "pack"...

Hello All! I’ve recently seen some posts regarding dogs killing chickens, and asking which dogs make the best flock protectors. Here is my offering of rambling thoughts and stories.... Shared with the hope that every flock loving family Vintage A dear friend and 70yo long time chicken lady...

Title basically says it all but I want to know for those of you that have either breed, or even just fans of the breed, which is your favorite and why? And if you have them, what made you choose one breed over the other? I love all the herding breeds and am considering one of these two breeds...

What’s your favorite and why? Similarities and differences? I know that this varies a lot and also that field bred versus show bred in both breeds are drastically different and even two field bred dogs from both breeds have differences but just curious. From what I have read Goldens appear to be...

Hello lovely peeps! I’ve been a long-time lurker on this forum... For years it’s been my go-to place for any duck related info, and it’s always reaffirming to read the stories of equally poultry obsessed people! Recently, I’ve had some bad luck in losing two of my older ducks to age and...

I eventually want a second dog but I'm having a ridiculously hard time narrowing down breeds. Cause I have sooo many I want to try lol But I think I have managed to narrow it down to a few. Retriever, terrier, or Aussie. But also love English Shepherds, GSD, and Huskies. But I don't think GSD...

Anybody here have Australian Shepherds? I love them and am considering getting one or another herding breed but would like opinions on them and what they are like to live with and stuff like that. I have done research and understand that they are usually pretty high energy and often somewhat...

Okay, I know there aren't many Aussies on BYC, so this could be a massive fail. But, everyone who's Aussie and owns chickens, come chat HERE!

Found these puppies on Petfinder. They say they are Australian Shepherd mixes but I'm not so sure... who do you think daddy (or mommy) was!? :P https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/38835654 https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/38835615 https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/38832333...