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[ChickenShepherd_6116]

I am a proud owner of 5 hens (I lost almost half my flock to a weasel), and I'm hoping to get 6 chicks and 3 ducklings this spring! The breeds i currently have are: 2 ISA Browns, 1 Buff Orpington, 1 Americana, and 1 Speckled Sussex. This week I hope to add 1 Rhode Island Red (or Barred Rock), 1 Brahma, 1 Easter Egger, 1 Black Copper Maran, 1 Lavender Orpington, 1 Black Australorp, and 3 Ducklings (if I can find them)! I also own a German Shepherd who I am training with the chickens as he would love to eat them XD. If you guys have any advice on how to train a dog with chickens, I'd love to hear it. I'm excited to see what this Community has to hold in store for me and my ever growing flock.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and a belated welcome! It's nice to meet you!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and a belated welcome to BYC. Were you able to eliminate the weasel?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and a belated welcome to BYC! Nice to meet you.

 

[N F C]

Hello, sorry for the losses, that's never easy. As for your dog, this Learning Center article may be helpful: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-to-be-trustworthy-around-your-poultry.78407/

 

[CurlyChickenGirly]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you are here! Sorry for the losses. That’s always tough.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and a belated welcome to BYC!

If the weasels are still around, 1/2" hardware cloth will keep them out.

 

[Lovely Lettie]

Hello and welcome to byc! It's great to have you here with us

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and a belated Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[muddy75]