Recent content by dee-na

Hi my daughter & her dad are both Kiwis. Lived 10 years in South Auckland. I thought we might end up around Whangarei if we ever retire.is it a bit warmer than Auckland? I live in California, High Desert, very little rain;) just trying to find out if I can have chickens, on almost an acre. Lots...

Me too! On the Mesa, closer to Hesperia Lake. We back on to Ranchero. I don't have any chickens yet, how do you deal with predators?

Yes I am thinking a fully enclosed dog kennel for the chickens with a top, is the only way to go, there are coyotes, cats, stray dogs, occasionally a mountain lion.

Hi my name is Deana, I'm doing my homework to see if I can manage to keep chickens safe. I live in the High Desert of Southern California. Extreme weather from occasional snow, to several days over 100 F. I have had indoor birds much of my life from canaries to cockatoos. I think chickens are...

Thank you the great idea of placing chicks on a calm, submissive dog. I have a Silky too, and a poodle mix. They are both trained to "leave it" even with a baby bunny in her mouth, she submitted and gave it up without harm. The one she caught she ate, but I couldn't blame her or take it away...