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buffy-the-eggpile-layer replied to the thread Feeling Guilty - Can't Free Range as Much.Lovely fence and flock! We looked into getting one like this, but it was still a bit costly for us. We're likely going with a very... -
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer reacted to SandyRiverChick's post in the thread Feeling Guilty - Can't Free Range as Much with
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Can neighbors split the cost of the section of fencing that you need between you and them? Leash laws don't go away with ecollars. Dog... -
buffy-the-eggpile-layer replied to the thread Feeling Guilty - Can't Free Range as Much.Thanks for your response. Currently we have a warm rapport with them, so I'm working on trying to help train their dog around chickens...
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer reacted to Ridgerunner's post in the thread Feeling Guilty - Can't Free Range as Much with Like.
Any time you free range you take the risk of loss. That could be from a wild animal (many people would be surprised how many wild...
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer replied to the thread Feeling Guilty - Can't Free Range as Much.You raise really valuable points here--thank you for taking the time to interact with my concerns. I think I'll work on enriching...
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer reacted to NatJ's post in the thread Feeling Guilty - Can't Free Range as Much with Like.
The chickens should be fine. Yes, they should get used to the new situation. It will not even be much different for them, because the...
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer replied to the thread Feeling Guilty - Can't Free Range as Much.This is a really insightful way of putting it. Thank you. Yes, it has been stressful for me.
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer reacted to Mrs. K's post in the thread Feeling Guilty - Can't Free Range as Much with Like.
Truthfully it is you that is missing the time out, not the chickens. You who is feeling the stress of the dog coming on your property...
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer replied to the thread Feeling Guilty - Can't Free Range as Much.We want to, and have gotten quotes, but it's a bit too expensive. Maybe down the road we will be able to.
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer reacted to Shadrach's post in the thread Feeling Guilty - Can't Free Range as Much with Like.
You can put a fence up to keep the dog out.
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer posted the thread Feeling Guilty - Can't Free Range as Much in Managing Your Flock.So, our new neighbors have a large dog who they claim they have an invisible fence and e-collar for, but they've been here over a week...
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer replied to the thread Hot Wire Fence - Will it Harm Chickens, Birds, and Small Animals?.Thank you so much for your kind and informative response! This brings me relief. I'd be so sad to see dead wildlife around my fence. I...
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer reacted to Ridgerunner's post in the thread Hot Wire Fence - Will it Harm Chickens, Birds, and Small Animals? with Love.
A large dog or a big boar raccoon can tear hardware cloth or tear it loose from its connections if they can get a grip. That doesn't...
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer posted the thread Hot Wire Fence - Will it Harm Chickens, Birds, and Small Animals? in Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance.I've recently had to install a hot wire fence around the run/coop, mostly because of the neighbors' large dog that is fixated on trying...
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buffy-the-eggpile-layer replied to the thread BIG MISTAKE - Chlorhexidine Spray in Ear (Accidental).I'm happy to report she seems okay this morning and is acting like her normal self--eating, drinking, walking around, being vocal, etc...
