Introduction

[chickens mealt here in AZ]

I am new to chickens by that I still haven't Got them I'm planning to get 3 RIR and 1 Plymouth Rock. The reason I am getting chickens is because I am a animal lover and like the idea of chickens. I also have two dogs ( lab mixes ) I don't know if they will try to eat them.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby.

Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC!
When you get chickens, I'd recommend keeping your dogs separate from them, at least for the time being.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

You won't know until you see how the dogs react to them.

 

[N F C]

As others have said, keep an eye (and a leash) on the dog until you know how he'll react.

Best wishes!

 

[feathermaid]

A lot depends on your dog's personality. I have a lab that never cared a lick about birds or squirrels that came into the yard and doesn't bother my chickens at all either. I have a pittie that took quite a bit of training with the "leave it" command and is now fine around my birds, but I still wouldn't trust her alone. Good luck!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

Be careful with the dogs...I learned the hard way.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

What exactly did you Google to get here? <<<<<<<<<<<

BYC has an APP!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! I'm in AZ. also! I hatch and brood my chick's in the house, and if I have a new chick in my hand, my large dog run's away when it's peeping. He's never around where I have the adult's at though, as he has his own fenced section of the yard that he can run around in.

Try to stay away from the fluffier breed's when you get your chick's, as they will have the hardest time in our summer heat here.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community! Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[NonnasBabies]

Welcome!