hello - newby here

coronajack

In the Brooder
Jun 27, 2017
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San Fernando Valley, CA
Hello everyone - I'm new to chicken-keeping, but loving every minute of it so far. We got our daughters each a baby Rhode Island Red on Easter (corny?...maybe). We have 4 dogs and unfortunately one of the dogs (who had been docile with them until I went in the house for a few minutes) injured one of the hens - she unfortunately died two days later in spite of careful washing, dressing, rest, etc. The girls were devastated, and to make a long story short, we now have 1 RIR, 3 Delawares, 2 Ameraucanas and 2 Barred Rocks. I built our coop/run, but had to build a significant addition with the new arrivals. Have had so much fun trying to get things just right for them.

Anyway, I guess we'll be happy when they start producing eggs, but that has to be secondary to enjoying them as our pets. I've loved reading all your posts - there is so much to learn, and so much innovation you all share here. I wish you all the best with your chickens!
 
Welcome to BYC!
Sometimes dogs can be trained to live peacefully with chickens.
Keep working with your pup so he learns to stay away from the girls!
 
I'm a long time dog lover (69) but, still believe dogs/cats, and chickens should never meet. You never hear of a chicken killing a dog.
 

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