Howdy from Matt in Michigan at " My small farm".

[casamatt]

. Just wanted to say hello from me and my family at "My small farm". We currently have 2 Isa's, 2 Rhode island reds, 11 Bared-rocks, 2 white Leghorns, and 3 Wyandotte's as far as the chickens go and then there is our Hackney pony Ferb, 2 German short haired pointers (female), 1 German Sheppard (male), a 2 cats.
The we is my wife, daughter, son and myself of course.
we started our small farm about 6 years ago with a garden then a bigger garden then 2 gardens then chickens; you understand.
We have 3 acres in a country setting and we plan on taking on one more pony, rabbits, pheasants, and more chickens in the spring. I am an avid outdoors man and come from a family of the same. My chickens free range by day and are in a secure coop by night. My garden is chemical free and cared for by hand.
I am 46 and have spent 23 years of my life as a builder and would be glad to help anyone who needs advice and hopefully I will have a good answer or at least point them in the right direction.
So here we go.....

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens. Sounds like you have a nice farm going. How do the dogs treat your chickens?

 

[Mutt Farm]

Hi Matt! Welcome from a fellow Michigander! Sounds like a bunch of lovely critters! Love GSP's! I transplanted from Livingston County years ago. Here's a link to hook up with some neighbors. Best of luck to you! https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=Michigan

 

[N F C]

Hi Matt, welcome to BYC!

With your building experience, you are going to be a very popular guy in the Coops/Runs forum!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/9/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance

And for the gardening, you might enjoy this forum:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/16176/gardening

If that isn't enough to read and keep up with, there's this for all your non-poultry friends:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/22/other-pets-livestock

That should keep you in reading material for a while, lol.

Great to have you here and best wishes on all your plans!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[casamatt]

Thanx!

 

[casamatt]

I could control one of my pointers which is my girl but the other pointer and the Sheppard would probably go crazy. I live at a property on one side of a road and have a rental and three acres across the road where my farm is so there is no cross exposure unless I want it.

 

[casamatt]

Thanx

 

[Mutt Farm]

I could control one of my pointers which is my girl but the other pointer and the Sheppard would probably go crazy. I live at a property on one side of a road and have a rental and three acres across the road where my farm is so there is no cross exposure unless I want it.

I'm thinking you don't. Introducing dogs to chickens is rather a science and takes considerable time and effort. There are many great threads on the topic if you find you need to let them interact.

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

Feel free to check out the Michigan thread on BYC.