Chicken Chat: Escaped Chickens Evade Numerous Threats
October 24, 2022When chickens escape their coop and make a run for it, it’s a matter of life or death as they evade a handful of immediate threats.
When chickens escape their coop and make a run for it, it’s a matter of life or death as they evade a handful of immediate threats.
Wild predators are a sure threat to your chickens, but don’t forget that a neighbor’s dog (or even your own) can and will kill a beloved bird, too.
A widely respected stock dog with a reputation for an intense nature, the Australian Shepherd makes a valuable addition to the livestock pasture.
Don’t let your garden and pooch vie for your adoration. Create a garden space that your dog can enjoy, too.
Man’s best friend isn’t necessarily your garden’s BFF. Employ fencing to ensure dog’s aren’t tempted by your growing veggies.
For your pooch and flock to live together in harmony, you need to know your dog and it’s boundaries.
Mom took me and Uzzi for a walk the day before yesterday, and we all got ticks. Now Uzzi and I have itchy spots where Mom took them off. Ow!
Photo by Audrey Pavia Zani, this blue-pointed Ragdoll, is one of the cats I met at the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center. I have a soft spot in my heart for homeless creatures, which might explain why so many of my urban farm animals are rescues. All four of my cats, two of my […]
I have the benefits of city life alongside those of the barnyard.
Another item on the long list of things that I like about life here in Rapallo is the fact that there are a whole lot of dogs to play with on the streets.