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[Mich2424]

Hello everyone ! Just created a new account I have 5 hens that I've had for a year I had 6 but unfortunately my big lab killed her! I'm hoping this account will help me to prevent that from ever happening again due to leaving me very emotional! I want to learn to care for them properly and keeping them safe and happy, hope to learn from you all

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! There are quite a few discussions with tips on training dogs not to kill chickens on the boards. Here are some:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/778988/training-a-dog-to-leave-chickens-alone/0_30
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/700017/how-to-train-your-dog-not-to-kill-chickens/0_30

Best of luck!

 

[Mich2424]

Much love

Thank you !!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join us here! I'm sorry to hear about the loss of one of your girls
Please do check out the links that Sumi left for you, I'm sure they will help you very much.

Wishing you the very best of luck and enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[Kyanite]

Welcome to BYC. Sorry about the loss of your hen.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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

 

[BuffOrpington88]

Hi and

So sorry about your loss. If you ever have any questions, always feel free to ask! Thanks for joining us!

 

[drumstick diva]

The best way to prevent more loss, if to make sure dog & chickens NEVER meet. Dog has fun - chicken end up dead. After that the dog will be looking for more chances. Either the dog has to be locked up or the chickens must stay in a large, covered run.