When you have started to click train your chickens to return to the coop when you spot a hawk through your binoculars 10 miles away.
By using a dog clicker and meal worm treats
You know you're a backyard chicken owner when...
Your Husband thinks you spend way too much time with your chickens and this suddenly shows up down at the coops.....
You know you're a BYCO when... All your answering machine messages start with
When you get back from the coop...
Even the ones from your Bank or Insurance Co.
When you are standing in 20 degree weather or below so your chickens can free range and the Hawks won't get them.
12 chickens they have a 210 sq foot covered run