Recent content by Todd

Having 11 acres in a city that barred livestock could have presented a problem. Sure, being a lawyer, I could have presented a chicken ordinance to our common council, got some support and moved ahead. I took another avenue. I talked to my 3 neighbors (one being the fire chief) and called my...

I'm new to the chicken business but after many swooping hawks that have been scared away by our Irish Terriers I have decided to only free range my birds for a couple of hours, and only when the dogs are out. To much hassle adding new birds to my flock of 19.

Thanks for the advice Fred. I originally had 27 and gave away 8. Really don't want to part with anymore as my friends absolutely love the eggs. Have yet to have a predator in the run or coop. Only danger lately is hawks. I let dogs out with chickens and have seen both of the dogs chase away...

Thanks for the welcomes! My coop is 8 x 10!

9 Red Star and 10 Plymouth Barred Rock arrived in April. Started laying in August and have been great pets. I had a great coop built (8 x 10). I am using the deep litter method and I let my chickens out every day for at least few hours. My two Irish Terriers seems to enjoy the chickens...