- Jun 12, 2014
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My city just passed an ordinance permitting residents to have up to six hens. I have been doing a lot of research about coops and have picked a design I want to build. Now I'm starting to read about the breeds. I have a six pound Yorkie who is likely to chase the birds if I let them out of the coop and into the yard from time to time. She is an older dog and has had a lot of her teeth pulled, but I will always be watching her and will put her back inside if I think the hens are in danger. Actually, my primary concern about getting chickens at all is that my dog may stand by the coop and bark at the birds every time she is out. I live in a historic district with close neighbors, and I don't want them bothered by barking.
Based on my observations of how my Yorkie interacts with cats, she is likely to leave the hens alone if they stand up to her, but chase and bark at them if they run from her. So, I am thinking I would be better off with hens with an attitude! If any of you have thoughts or recommendations for me, I would appreciate hearing them!
Cindy in WV
Based on my observations of how my Yorkie interacts with cats, she is likely to leave the hens alone if they stand up to her, but chase and bark at them if they run from her. So, I am thinking I would be better off with hens with an attitude! If any of you have thoughts or recommendations for me, I would appreciate hearing them!
Cindy in WV