and here's a pic of our DAYTIME flock protection, Angel... she's a porch dog (and NO, she's not a beagle, she's a german shepard & I have the DNA test to prove it !!! seriously )
if she barks, it's rare, but if she sounds like she needs help scaring something off I send out the other two...
There ya go! That's a good solution! Of course I found mine wandering the neighborhood with twine around his neck... but he's been perfect from day 1 for the chickens.
Because he's so young, and we have him "freeranging" we've decided to only let him out freely after dark... keeps him close...
Quote:
Sounds like someone works for the USDA here, I have a 40x100 coop with a pop door that opens to a 10x10 fenced in area, now that is free ranging at its best.
Ok.... if free range doesn't mean "ranging around free in the yard without roofs, walls or restrictions".... what IS the...
Quote:
Your VERY right about that cutting down on feed costs... I rarely have to fill my freerangers feeders... once per week maybe while everyone else gets a refill every other day!
Don't be a hero... and email or call if you need help. I can make the time to help a new friend.
Quote:
I don't blame you at all! And if you need help working on some prevention, let me know, perhaps I could make it over for a few hours to help you out.
I only let a few teenage roos (big orps too) free range here in my yard. There is usually at least one dog out with them during the...