What did you do in the garden today?

[karenerwin]

Forgot to add that I butchered our extra rooster today and then moved the 6 meat chicks to his pen from the brooder, then moved the 4 chicks from the incubator to that brooder to join the 1 chick that hatched about 3 or 4 weeks ago. She had been hanging out with the meat chicks.
Tomorrow we drive out to Cackle Hatchery to pick up 15 more meat chicks!
I'm picking up the puppies on Saturday after work. That way they will be 7 weeks old. Still a little early to be leaving Mom in my opinion, but better than leaving her at 6 weeks!
I still need to put up the chain link fence around the cattle panels and finish puppy proofing the house! Also need to finish making list of supplies that we need to buy to accommodate 2 puppies! (Leashes, bowls, another kennel/carrying case, chew toys, puppy chow) Can you think of anything else? They have collars that I expect they will leave on. I will schedule their vet appointment after we get them home. Will be calling the Humane Society to see about scheduling a low cost spay appointment.

 

[BReeder!]

Is just stated to downpour...

 

[TropicalBabies]

I'm so defeated... I wrote the last, fairly quick post to you folks while DH was mowing right next to house. Before hitting send my fricking dog went for my little sweet Stormy and killed her right under our noses not 10 feet away from us both. I am beyond sad/mad, I am devastated. This one went straight to the heart as Stormy was my little buddy. We went for car rides together she was so cool and weird, I love that bird... not so much the dog anymore... I'm surprised I did not kill him on the spot i was so mad... There were 11 other chicks right there with her but he singled her out. Well, he did it this time... HE is getting re-homed. Beats being dead. Bye, bye fricken dog. He meets his potential new person tomorrow morning.

 

[Acre4Me]

@TropicalBabies !! I’m so sorry to hear this!

Dogs and their instincts.

How old was Stormy?

 

[ShrekDawg]

I’m really sorry about your chick.

But I would take a few days to think about it before doing anything rash.

 

[TropicalBabies]

@TropicalBabies !! I’m so sorry to hear this!

Dogs and their instincts.

How old was Stormy?

Thanks Allen <3 I really thought the dog had gotten the message that moms chicks were not to be touched upon pain of death... I'm still in shock at what and how he did it. After running and hiding from me, dad found him lounging in the sun almost giddy. I loved that little chick. DH supports my move to re home. Good man.
Stormy was about 2 months... i'd have to check calendar for exact.

 

[ShrekDawg]

He wasn’t happy he killed your chick. He probably forgot all about it already. Dogs don’t think like that. They just act on instinct.

 

[TropicalBabies]

I’m really sorry about your chick.

But I would take a few days to think about it before doing anything rash.

My friend has offered to take him on trial. She is one of the best pet owners i have ever met so Biscuit is def moving up. Not bad for a dog who broke his moms heart. She is older and wants a companion for her dog and security, not a puppy. Biscuit could be a good match, she knows him well. If he and Millie get along good, as I know they will, it will work for the best. I'd never forgive myself if he did it again to another chick and he will. I'm tired of being mad at him and he can't do better.

 

[NewBoots]

Thanks Allen <3 I really thought the dog had gotten the message that moms chicks were not to be touched upon pain of death... I'm still in shock at what and how he did it. After running and hiding from me, dad found him lounging in the sun almost giddy. I loved that little chick. DH supports my move to re home. Good man.
Stormy was about 2 months... i'd have to check calendar for exact.

 

[ShrekDawg]

My friend has offered to take him on trial. She is one of the best pet owners i have ever met so Biscuit is def moving up. Not bad for a dog who broke his moms heart. She is older and wants a companion for her dog and security, not a puppy. Biscuit could be a good match, she knows him well. If he and Millie get along good, as I know they will, it will work for the best. I'd never forgive myself if he did it again to another chick and he will. I'm tired of being mad at him and he can't do better.

That’s good!! I’m glad he’s going to a good home at least!! Seems like it probably is for the best. Some dogs just have super intense prey drives haha assuming he’s one of those ones where training doesn’t really work? I bet he will love all the attention haha