Search results for query: *

Has anyone had luck desensitizing dogs to their chickens? I would bet my dog trainer would know. Mine are all very small, except an aging docile hound who sniffs towards doves when they land in my yard. She might chase a piece of fried chicken, but I would be shocked if she chased a live...

Thanks for everyone's info. I am a bit worried about the dogs,or at least two of them (I have six). The others will let the wild birds in the yard by the feeders close without a glance. Two are definitely reactive. If I have to fence off a separate chicken yard, so be it. I will have plenty...

I think I'll probably start with chicks, I've been doing some reading on heat hardy birds. There is a rare heritage bird, a Cubalaya, supposed to be friendly and heat hardy. Sounds great for Arizona.

I'm so excited, my husband and I are in the middle of closing on 20 acres and I have big plans for chickens. I've been reading books, found this website, and am trying to figure out what I want my husband to build for a coop. Also, after reading in one of the books about how chickens keep the...