I'm new to chickens and bought 6 hens a month ago and JUST got my first 4 eggs in the last 5 days. I'm pretty sure it's just one of the six so I'm (IM)patiently waiting on the others to catch on! My husband doesn't share my enthusiasm and feels honey aren't earning their keep...lol
I live on 50 acres and most of my "neighbors" are on hundreds. Everyone's dogs seem to be loose but for the most part stay on their own properties. I'm pretty sure I couldn't and wouldn't shoot a dog that killed a chicken(s) of mine but I would certainly threaten too after a chat with my...
Yes there is a chicken door and I definitely want them to have outside time. It won't hurt the dogs to be on a tie out or in a stall for a few hours. I look forward to just hanging out with the "girls". Thanks for the input. I'll leave them in there a week and then let them out... I'll update!
The chickens are around 14 months old I was told. I would love to HOPE one day my dogs will be ok with them but I fear with their high prey drive even with exhaustive efforts at training I may be out of luck. They are constantly being me bunnies and other not-so-lucky varmints.
The coop is only...
We are new to chickens as of today! I have 6 laying hens now and a small coop. My plan is to have them free range but initially it will have to be supervised. I have 2 dogs that I'm not sure I'll ever be able to trust with free range chickens. I want to put the dogs up for a few hours a day and...