I'm a Realtor in California - just a note to all, to keep in mind: Many cities do allow backyard chickens in residential zoning areas - there are Homeowner's Associations that do, as well...now. The problem with HOA's is that they are subject to change by votes from the stakeholders. That...
Update... Van Helsing's x rays showed that the cancer was contained. He'll lose a toe, but that's a blessing - compared to a leg or worse -
Thank you for anyone who shared a thought, a prayer...Very grateful.
Ironic, I guess - not in a funny way - A few hours after posting this picture of Van Helsing, my amazing Chicken Dog, we got a call from his vet, and he has a squamous cell carcinoma on one of his paws. The toe has to be amputated, and we'll know more after xrays tomorrow, if it seems to be...
This is how we knew we had a Chicken Dog... Van Helsing, our standard poodle - we had him on leash the first time we let him get this close...just in case. He lay down, and one of our young hens hopped on him. He opens his leg to allow proper access for a belly rub. Now that's a chicken dog...
Two blondes were standing together one night, one asked the other, "which is closer, New York City, or the Moon?" The other blonde replied, "Duh, the Moon - Can you see New York City from here?"
My hubby and I live in Los Angeles - where we are allowed to raise our chickens, as long as we mind the rules about distances from our neighbor's houses. Our little flock numbers six hens - Two California Greys, Two Rhode Island Reds, An Easter Egger, and a Light Brahma. As of today, 4 of...