Not sure where you are located, but attempt to find an obedience school, even a pet store has classes. Invest in a little train the trainer and a good collar and leash appropriate for the dog. Puppy must be taught it is never acceptable to play with chickens (like chase)- it may be awe cute...
our yard looks like a war zone. There is fencing everywhere. I use the misting setting on the garden hose, deters them for a while. Cute and frustrating - they dirt bathe in the lettuce garden. They know the good stuff.
we have 7 yr old Golden, Rio prefers to roll in poop. She had ACL surgery last winter, limps, but yesterday she hopped like a rabbit up to Henrietta and dog and hen had a little tag game going. Love those built-in dinner and a show episodes in the back yard
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We have Buff Orph, Barred Rck, Golden Comets feed organic starter and layer mash, with special green treats. At 20 weeks ready to reduce the flock size - does the meat taste differently for birds fed laying feed opposed to well I guess feed normally provided to meat/growing type? Is it...
I have experience culling my birds, but we recently moved more suburban than rural, and I don't think the neighbors would appreciate butchering in their back yards. I tried some internet searches including the IN poultry association which had a recommendation for your site. I purchase my...