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There are pet safe dyes. You could go with a dark blue or purple. Also found this black one on Chewy. I have never used any dyes so don't have any personal experience with this brand. Black Dye- pet safe

You could try separating Maizey away from the flock for a longer period of time (at least a week) and where she can't be seen. When she gets reintroduced, she has to worry about reestablishing her role in the flock order. Or totally weird idea, you could try dying your silkie. You said Maizey...

I would keep one other older hen to keep her company. It's likely the chicks will form their own little group and she'll be left out. Unless she is broody and raising them, she's not really going to bond with chicks. They may form a larger group later down the line, but they may also stay...

First, hay and alfalfa are two different things. Hay is grass, there are different types. Alfalfa is a legume and normally higher in protein, calcium, and sugar. I don't have rabbits but a quick google says it should not be their main source of food. I highly recommend finding a local feed...

Makes sense, but if those are the reasons I would pick safety over comfort. Maybe an opening with bars/wire. They could still look out but not stick their heads out. It would allow better airflow and keep things from getting too hot. But would keep coyotes and dogs out. Another option would...

I would agree that a coyote could easily jump any door a mini donkey could look over. I'm curious, why do they need to be able to look out?

I think I put the seeds in in early February (don't remember exactly), but they didn't sprout for a long time. This beet came up like 3 weeks before the rest. The others are still small. This one looked good at the base so I decided to pull it.

Today's harvest. I'm tickled about what I've been harvesting considering I can't plant anything outside for another two weeks. Already making zucchini bread and it's barely May. :lol:

:lol: I have the same problem with Luc. He'll go in a down but as soon as he gets a reward or good, he'll spring right up. I have to wait till he is in a relaxed down (back legs to one side instead of either side of him, if that makes sense) before rewarding.

You are doing great, just keep it up. A little additional advice... If the dog is struggling with following a command, make it easier. Too many distractions? Move further away or to a quieter place. Dog is struggling with down? Switch to sit. It's okay to make things easy. Set the dog up for...

Yes, socialization doesn't mean the dog needs to interact with everyone he sees. In the case of a persistent person, you just need to be stern. Put yourself between them and the dog. It's a good habit to put yourself between your dog and other people in general. Gives you a lot more time and...

In my experience, it depends greatly on the drakes themselves, and not so much the ratios. I've had two drakes with 10 hens, and they were rough with, fought over, and injured the females. I currently have two different drakes with 13 hens and, so far, no issues. Even if you did get a bunch more...

I'd do a complete water test first, make sure the water is good. If you get another fish, try to find one that's about the same size.

We've gone nearly every week for the last year+ to various classes. It's all very low key for us, just fun things to do. He likes doing certain things more than others but he's now at the point where is willing to try nearly anything. Am really happy we found this place.

I agree with the others that it sounds like he is insecure and reacts aggressively. Sounds like he's okay with certain people and I think that's a good sign that this is something you can build off of. It seems like you are already on the right path. Just a few things... This is just a guess...