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LilCamoHen

LilCamoHen

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I am a 25 year old female that is thinking about getting chickens come the spring season, I am hoping to learn some things and hopefully help make my decision more informed! I am very excited to be joining ya'll. I am recovering from a very serious car accident so I take things at a slower pace than a lot of folks my age. Heck, some days my grandfather outpaces me. I live alone with two dogs that I am unsure of how they will respond to chickens is there a way to introduce them so that they don't kill my birds?
 
Hello LilCamoHen. Welcome to BYC! There is tons of info here and very good people to help you on your journey as a new chicken owner. :)

If you want to get the most out of BYC, I suggest you do the following:
  • For general education, spend some time browsing the Articles link above and possibly the Learning Center. You will find excellent information for both newbies and long-time chicken owners there.
  • When you have specific questions, most of the time a quick search will come up with the answers.
  • If you don't find anything useful that way, post your question in an appropriate sub-forum. People here are very helpful and will answer your question even if it has been asked 100 times before.
Good on you for researching before bringing home your chickens. They should be better off for your efforts.

Enjoy your time here.
 
Welcome.
Dogs are a gamble. Many have a high prey drive.
Chickens are good for those that are recovering from health issues.
If you post what part of the world you're in, we'll know your climate and more easily be able to answer questions.
 
Welcome to BYC. Agreed with CC, chickens are awesome therapy animals. My dog has a strong prey drive, and I used a remote behavior training collar with her. It was a cheap model, and broke this summer, so I need to replace it, as she's "forgetting" her training! Some dogs can be trained to leave the flock alone, and can be trusted, others... not so much.
 
Basically chickens and dogs should not meet. I like to err on the side of caution. People usually introduce a dog to a chick by holding the baby up to their face to sniff. Dog thinks they are being offered a treat. Tragic loss to the chick.
 

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