Yorkshiregal: A guardian dog should never, ever, be allowed to play with or chase any livestock. No exceptions. No matter if the dog thinks it is play; the livestock see a hungry predator and the stress they endure will cost you. It's best if you start with a puppy as they learn obedience early...
We finally got our coop and need about four hens to start our program. From what we've researched, Australorps or Sussex would work best for our needs. Can anyone here help us get some?
The wife and I are embarking on our third careers as full-time homesteaders. We plan to raise layers and meat birds, as well as a variety of hoofed livestock, bees and crops. We've never had chickens before and I have't been this clueless about a new project in many years. Will be reading much...