Dogs babysitting

[naM kcuD]

So I hatched out 44 a and m chicks a couple weeks ago and all were doing well. Only lost 2 to natural causes (chicks just died). I have a lab that has never messed with any birds and just lays next to the brooder and watches as if they're entertaining her! Walked outside for less than 2 minutes and didn't think to close the door to the room with the brooder. Needless to say however trusting they seem, don't trust the dog to babysit! I now have 12!! How she caught and ate 30 within just a couple minutes is kind of impressive but also unfortunate at the same time. Lessons learned I guess!

 

[Sarafena1982]

Omgsh I'm so sorry. My dogs LOVE babysitting lol Thank God they never ate any. But my female lab is like a mother hen. She chases the other dogs away from her "baby's". She cracks me up. I will say "Mia where's your baby's?" she will either go to the incubator or the brooder depending where They are.

 

[aart]

So I hatched out 44 a and m chicks a couple weeks ago and all were doing well. Only lost 2 to natural causes (chicks just died). I have a lab that has never messed with any birds and just lays next to the brooder and watches as if they're entertaining her! Walked outside for less than 2 minutes and didn't think to close the door to the room with the brooder. Needless to say however trusting they seem, don't trust the dog to babysit! I now have 12!! How she caught and ate 30 within just a couple minutes is kind of impressive but also unfortunate at the same time. Lessons learned I guess!

OhGawd!! That stinks!!

Did the dog puke?

 

[naM kcuD]

Sure didn't. Watched her use the bathroom for a couple days too and nothing abnormal!