Recent content by lleighton

adorable!

reading all about the different interactions is great information..thanks all!

Loved this article! you have a great knack for communicating in a fun, free flow manner. Because I am considering starting a small BY flock next spring, you have shortened the learning curve. bravo!

Thanks for the site! decisions, decisions, decisions

Hi dwalters, I am truly hoping that my shepherds herding and protecting instincts (they do have them as well) kick in (with lots of training and corrections) rather than their prey drive. German shepherds are extremely intelligent and easily trainable. But my plan of having a moving tractor...

Hi Redsoxs, Yes, I will be searching out breeds and having lots of fun planning the flock. Yes, the dogs will need training for sure. They chase the neighbors chickens when they wander into the yard and my oldest dog (5 years old) is quite fast and cunning. We have had her since she was a puppy...

What a great little dog! I am happy to see that you were able to train her not to attack and kill the chickens. Was your dog prey-driven before the chickens arrived? Did she ever successfully catch a critter? I am hoping to start a flock in spring 2014 and my two German shepherd dogs are quite...

Gargoyle! thanks for the avatars... I picked the gorgeous sheep face because I am an avid knitter! Much appreciated! cheers, Laura

So happy to have found this site! I live in southern Maine and am planning on starting my backyard flock in the spring. I am doing lots of research so that I start this flock avoiding as many newbie mistakes as possible! This site is so full of great information, I know I will be spending lots...