Keeping Chickens With Dogs

“We acquired a Blue Heeler puppy last July 2009, thinking that she would grow up with chickens and not hurt them. Now she enjoys chasing them. At nine months old, we think she killed one hen today. The head was completely bitten off. These hens are normally protected in their run, but we let the…

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Keeping Dogs & Chickens

“Do you have any tips for helping the family dog with learning to leave the chickens alone? He’s a lab and has never been around chickens. We plan to get chicks in the spring and expose him to them right away with CLOSE supervision at all times. Thank You.” ~ Cathy Walsh Cathy, I’m so…

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