weavagarden; I would sure would start claiming that Pinky is a Service chicken that helps you at home. With diapers you could even take him to the grocery store.
The State law allows for this as does the American Civil Liberties Act. If there is a problem contact the ACLU and they should be willing to give you free legal advice. They would also help you fight for your rights. I don't think that it cost anything to use the ACLU.
The puppies that rainplace just posted are Live Stock Guardian Dogs. Both breeds listed in these puppies are highly protective and will think for themselves. The Komondor and Kuvauz are in the same class of dog breeds. They are all very large dogs that are a bit like couch taters, until something happens. There are more dogs that are in that class of dogs, but they are very rare breeds. Live Stock Guardian do not usually herd though. You would need a dog from the herding class to herd well, if that is what you need. You need to stay away from any kind of Retriever. Retrievers are bird dogs that usually really love chasing birds including chickens. So my advice is stay away from hunting dogs, for-your type of needs.
I am really sorry that this took me all day to post. First I was being helped with the typing. The kitten (Ellis) was trying to play with the computer. Then I got distracted by the chickens. I ended up cleaned out the coop, and then I had to go the feed store, and glean 3 large trash bags with the straw. I finally got home after dark and put two of the bags in the coop. The chickens were really upset at me for disturbing them this late at night.
I think by now they have settled down now.
Oops! I got distracted again.
The cat box needed cleaned again,
My ADD is really bad today.
I hope this helps a little bit. I haven't read all the post today, so maybe someone else has replied sooner than my all day attempt. Christina
