Recent content by Curly Rob

I know the alarm vocal well. Have a big cat in neighborhood that's been trying to get in the coop. My girls sound the alarm loudly. I have a White Leghorn that yells at me if I spook her. Heck, she threw an egg at me the other day! (no joke!)

How's your dogs prey drive? All dogs are different. I have three Rhodesian Ridgebacks, high prey drive. Of the three, I can trust one. I've pulled a bird out of my old girls mouth (she's fine) and my young one will chase and herd them all day long. Trust your instincts, you know your dog best....

Hello all, new here. I am the only one in my circle of friends who has a passion for the birds. My buddies all think I'm nuts. I tell them "I know what these birds want by the sound of the cluck". This is usually followed by laughter and a few "Cluck You". Am I alone out there? I'm sure you know...

Hello, My name is Rob and I have been addicted to chickens for about 15 years. I live on Long Island in NY with my wife, two daughters, three dogs, two rabbits and 12 chickens. I just recently converted my kids old playset into my new hen house and the birds love it. I currently have 6 layers (3...