I think it depends on the breed of dog, the time available to train the dog, and luck.
I originally wanted chickens to help control the insects in my yard which were destroying my vegetable garden (I’ll save that for another post - lol). I was given a small flock of 3 birds about 5 years ago by...
One other thing to consider is if there is any pecking/bullying inside the roost. I had that problem. It made some of my chicks reticent to go to bed. I had to add a roosting perch to make sure they were sufficiently spaced apart so that the younger chickens on lower perches couldn’t be pecked...
When I got her as a pullet last spring Nellie was identified as a Welsummer. But I’m having my doubts. First, her eggs are white (not brown). Second, she doesn’t quite have the same colors/patterns of pics I see online (I think she’s better-looking than those I see online, too ;)). I was hoping...
