I stayed up last night to see if he came back, but he didnt, thank goodness! My girls free range, I dont think owls hunt during the day. However, I heard they study habits, so he may return..I keep the girls locked up and today im reinforcing the wire with 1x4 across the and join the netting...
The other day I went outside to clean up my tools and noticed something walking towards my coop. Initially, I thought it was a cat, but then it had beautiful glowing eyes and spread its wings to fly away. It looked like a barred or horn owl (can't remember full species title) My run is...
I want to treat my yard this week and normally only use sulfur. How long after I apply the sulfur would it be safe for my chickens to free range? I use sulphur to keep bugs down for my 3 dogs and now i have 3 chickens this year...
I just became an owner with 3 hens and all have fowl pox...my first time having chickens....no idea about this virus. It's hard to tell from the picture, however, look at mine and compare. I just noticed this 3 days ago...so im new to this...
Love this story! I know 2 out of 3 are ok with the chickens but I must be present. Every dog is different.. I know my animals behavior and who I know will just be naughty,
No he stays in and watches game shows, the other two are allowed around the chicken but only with a shock collar and me out there. I just know my dogs as a dog owner and chicken owner I protect everyone! The last picture has the entire pack sleeping.
I have 3 dogs my adult 11 yo dalmatian immediately killed 2 of my chicks (mind you I didnt know they were out) I have a 8 yo chihuaha mix and she doesn't really care she might chase them but thats it, but most of the time she minds her own businiess. Finally my year in a half pitbull mix, well...