My Dogs Want Peeps!

[schmije]

We raise a batch of about 25 peeps in our spare bathroom each spring. My two labs love to sniff, watch and 'guard' them. When the peeps get bigger one will occasionally escape from their box. It cries loudly, and the dogs run in to 'point' at the chick until we get there to put it back. They keep everybody from leaving the bathroom, even if the door is open.

A few days ago I watched a show on PBS about raising chickens. One of the chicks suddenly squawked very loudly on TV. Both of the dogs jumped up and ran into the bathroom, where they searched everywhere for the peep! They seemed confused when they didn't find anything. I think they're ready for us to raise another batch. Lucky for them, we have an order coming from McMurray on Monday. I can't wait!

 

[Skyesrocket]

That is so cool!

 

[toletiquesbysam]

My lab loves to play catch and release with mine, has killed 3 of the 4 he's played with so be careful!!

 

[Kansaseq]

You're so lucky! My dogs want to eat them, REALLY bad!

 

[Andi]

That's too cute!

 

[schmije]

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My dogs have never tried to do anything other than watch and sniff and guard them. With the first batch, they learned to stay a couple of inches away, because the peeps would peck them on the nose. They'll still take advantage of a good butt sniff if they get the opportunity.

 

[dntd]

my dog love to play sheep dog with our rooster,she's a small for size bichon and he's a bantom so funny!

 

[schmije]

DH and I were just talking about this, so we pulled up some chick videos on youtube. Now the dogs think there are peeps behind the computer. They keep pacing back and forth looking under the desk with their ears all perked up, then into the bathroom, and back to the computer, and into the bathroom. Maybe we should stop torturing them now. LOL!

 

[duckling 1234]

I have an order of ducklings coming Monday too! YES!!