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abaker1115

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Mar 21, 2017
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I have had my chickens for about 2 months and have had to reference this site at least every other week to make sure my chickens were acting "normal." I am so thankful for the wonderful information and helpful people on BackyardChickens. THANK YOU!

My chicken family consists of 2 Silkies, 3 Faverolles, 3 Brahmas, and 1 Easter Egger. I love all of them!

I was a little concerned my dogs (a Saint Bernard and a Bloodhound/Dane? Mix) would try to kill the chickens, but to my surprise they are all getting along very well. Hopefully the peace will continue.

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Hi and welcome to BYC
You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/ and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

CT
 
Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Aww....very cute flock you have there!! :) Make yourself at home here and we hope you enjoy the site! :)
 
Hello from Wise County. Unfortunately my dog wasn't as easy to train. She is a Australian Shepard Mix & although normally well behaved, she would loose her mind & want to go after the chicks. It took a shock collar & 2 good zaps to cure her. However, we can't let her see us chasing the chickens or she reverts back. We definitely don't leave her alone with the chickens.
 
Hamiam said:
Hello from Wise County. Unfortunately my dog wasn't as easy to train. She is a Australian Shepard Mix & although normally well behaved, she would loose her mind & want to go after the chicks. It took a shock collar & 2 good zaps to cure her. However, we can't let her see us chasing the chickens or she reverts back. We definitely don't leave her alone with the chickens.
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I think the only reason my dogs don't chase the chickens is because one of my Faverolles flew towards my Saint Bernard and squawked which scared him. (Gus Gus is a big baby.) He keeps his distance now. I agree with you not to leave the dogs alone with the chickens. You never know how the dogs will act without supervision.
 

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