So we have established a system. We will text our neighbor and let them know we are letting the chick's out. They will keep their dog in at that time. Not ideal but they can't put up a fence now since one of them has major medical issues now. Sigh. It works for now. I guess.
She is all better and high on the pecking order again. Lol. She is much more docile now and not afraid of me like she used to be since I cared for her so that is a bonus.
I'm still not sure when it's safe to return her to the flock. It's getting pretty stinky in the house lol (no matter how much I clean up after her) and she seems to be moving around much better and getting a little restless. But I don't want to return her too soon and her be attacked or hurt...
Ty. Agreed. The only time we allow our dog off the leash is when he is hearding the chick's. Brorder collie- he is excellent with the chicks and very well trained and helpful. Attached is a pic of the wounds from the third attack. Couldn't get a pic of the leg to see if it was broken or just...
I have a neighbor that was letting his dog free to play with our dog. The dog was getting pushy and blocking our dog from coming when we call him, or work when I need him to safely (thorough training) round up the chicken.
Just recently 2 of my hens went missing along with my rooster. Our...