MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

Only it won't work once a pile has got wet. It sticks to the wire like glue.

I guess one advantage of a jacaranda is that it'll drop pods and stems which will be less likely to clump.

 

[Ribh]

I guess one advantage of a jacaranda is that it'll drop pods and stems which will be less likely to clump.

I have a Poinciana. The fine leaves squidgy together with the pods & sticks & make gluggy nests. If we ever find the time I want the man to change the angles of the rooves slightly so everything will @ least wash downhill instead of forming blockout masses on the roof.

 

[BY Bob]

Chippy the dog did a great favour opening up that doorway - it's been perfect for him, three cats and now one chicken!

But I'll have a pair of dogs after Blossom and the door will be fixed before they arrive. So Janet and her proteges will be in for a surprise one day!

Why the change to dogs? Do you have specific breeds in mind?

 

[BY Bob]

So true! Brings to mind my recent adventure with the rat/mouse/marsupial(?)

Exactly!

 

[BY Bob]

Or a leaf blower?

I like this idea better!

 

[MaryJanet]

Why the change to dogs? Do you have specific breeds in mind?

For exercise. Daily walkies will be good for me.

I've had many conversations about breeds and the upshot is breeding doesn't influence behavior as much as training. So I'll get a pair of pups, take them to doggy school and try to induct them into chicken life. I'm thinking smallish, slow dogs. I may take a few months off to be present while they grow and learn.

 

[MaryJanet]

I like this idea better!

I'll probably end up trying both to see which is best. I don't know if a leaf blower will lift the seed pods

 

[RoyalChick]

For exercise. Daily walkies will be good for me.

I've had many conversations about breeds and the upshot is breeding doesn't influence behavior as much as training. So I'll get a pair of pups, take them to doggy school and try to induct them into chicken life. I'm thinking smallish, slow dogs. I may take a few months off to be present while they grow and learn.

Will you consider a rescue?

 

[MaryJanet]

Will you consider a rescue?

I always do. But not in this case.

I think it's important to start with a blank slate for the hens' safety.

 

[Scrambles83]

For exercise. Daily walkies will be good for me.

I've had many conversations about breeds and the upshot is breeding doesn't influence behavior as much as training. So I'll get a pair of pups, take them to doggy school and try to induct them into chicken life. I'm thinking smallish, slow dogs. I may take a few months off to be present while they grow and learn.

Found this about King Charles Cav’s
http://forum.backyardpoultry.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7965680

Or can I suggest one like this?

He’s very gentle with babies, children and chickens

Chicken tax for gratuitous pics of my scruffy 11 year old baby boy

2 soggy ISA’s