Retired in Alaska and chickens happened.

[thepick4uchicks]

Yep. We're showing our age aren't we?

Yes we are indeed! I said that in my head all week this week in the very tone that goes with it! Lol!

 

[I will name him George]

The outdoor run construction is coming along and Rip is still diligently guarding the 14 week-olds. It cracks me up how proud and happy he is of this flock.

 

[Eggscaping]

Hey, hi all. Wanted chickens for years, but was waiting til I retired. In April, an escaped dog killed my friend's carefully curated flock. My husband thought he was being clever and bought 10 hens for my birthday- to give to the slaughtered-hen neighbor to take care of and give us eggs (so I wouldn't need my own). Well, that's not the way it works, right? In the meantime, said neighbor decided to incubate the eggs on her counter, and the result was 14 chicks. I now have the crossbred chicks (13 weeks) and the neighbor is keeping my birthday flock. I also have a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (Duck Toller) that is very protective of this flock; they are his little babies. Photo is him stunned by the peeping chicks. This is gonna be an adventure, right?

Welcome to BackYardChickens! So glad to have you here in our wonderful community of friendly, helpful, knowledgeable people! OMG what a GREAT picture! What's his name? And yes...it is. We are just starting our first flock, and it IS an adventure!

 

[HappyClucker7]

Welcome to BYC!
Your dog is adorable. His espression in that photo is just the cutest thing!

 

[Eggscaping]

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The outdoor run construction is coming along and Rip is still diligently guarding the 14 week-olds. It cracks me up how proud and happy he is of this flock.

I love your dog. And your super pictures. Honestly, you ought to submit this for the 2021 calendar contest!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome lived in Juneau for 16 years .. happy retired in Washington state here

 

[thepick4uchicks]

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The outdoor run construction is coming along and Rip is still diligently guarding the 14 week-olds. It cracks me up how proud and happy he is of this flock.

Too cool! Way to go Rip! Beautiful dog and chicks!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, love your beautiful dog and his calm demeanor.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! It's so nice to have you with us!