My 2 dogs got out today while the chickens were free ranging and one of them tried to kill one of my chickens. The other one chased a couple of the chickens but didn't hurt them. In the aftermath (no one was permanently injured), I went looking for 3 of the chickens I couldn't find. I was carrying one around to call to the others and she was being very helpful. I was looking in our woodpile and didn't notice anything. I went back and suddenly saw a mass of feathers and no neck or head, but no blood - she was camouflaged in the woodpile. She's a brown EE. I thought for sure she was dead. Turns out, she had her head shoved far in between some logs and was playing dead! AMAZING! As soon as I pulled her out, she was completely fine. Not a scratch on her. I had no idea they did that.
The BR that was attacked limped for a little while, then recovered completely! These girls really are tough! I am SO glad everyone survived and I am being extra vigilant with my dogs now. We are actually trying to find a new home for the terrier!
The BR that was attacked limped for a little while, then recovered completely! These girls really are tough! I am SO glad everyone survived and I am being extra vigilant with my dogs now. We are actually trying to find a new home for the terrier!