Recent content by silkieaddictIN

This may be an odd question, but does anyone rent their land to keep their animals on? I am currently living 'in town' and had to rehome all of my chickens, but really want to get back into raising them. I can't move, it is not an option, unless renting and must be within 25 mins of where I live...

Congrats everyone!!!

First, I LOVE how big your chicken run is and the structure of it!:) Secondly, that is so awesome!!! Keep up the good work!! :) Hope it works out for you!! Your dog is gorgeous btw!!

Wow!! This is gorgeous!!!

Here is also a video I found. It may help you.

You will need to keep her leashed AT ALL TIMES when around any of these animals, to start with. Try and take her around the pens of the animals leashed, to start with. Does she know any obedience at all? If yes, have her do different commands near the pen. If she is a dog who refuses to look at...

Hello, I am looking into buying show quality silkie eggs. Prefer white or lavender or blue. Does anyone have any recommendations? I would prefer if you or someone has bought from the person, as this will be the first time ordering eggs. I am looking for anytime from now to the end of 2015...

First, this is a "natural" behavior. Dogs are predators. They chase things. They kill things. These are puppies. They need to be taught what not to kill and what to kill. What is acceptable and what is not. Dogs are not a robots. They also can not read your mind. Being a responsible dog owner...

Thank you :)!!

not sure if too late but article #2 https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/dealing-with-dogs-who-kill-chickens

Well, honestly, I respect ALL life. I don't believe in murdering anyone or anything if there are other options. Personally don't believe in a man in the sky making everything, but even so, that I have never read in any bible I have read. I also do not "like" abortion. However, I will never...

As someone who has worked with dogs and currently works with dogs- mainly dogs with behavior "issues" as humans like to call them...A "stock killing dog" can be trained to LEAVE IT. However, you can not leave them alone together, you can not just expect any dog to get along with small prey- that...