With it being so warm here, I figured it was warm enough outside to let the chicks try out their new Chick-n-barn and run. They LOVE being outside to scratch, and peck and stretch their wings. We ordered their hutch and run from Critter-Cages.com after doing a lot of price comparison online. I had it within just a few days and set it up waiting on the chicks to get big enough to enjoy outside time.
After a few 'modifications' which included installing a wire floor in the hutch and adding some basic security to make sure the doors are 'dog proof', the chicken house is ready! Now all we need is a good name for the chicken house. Any ideas??
SO......Today's the day! They are so cute out there - like little puppies. Their agenda is basically scratch, play, eat, drink, nap, repeat... what a life!
The dogs are facinated by the babies. I think the two shelties are more interested in herding them around, but our rescue mutt, Daisy, seems to have more 'chicken-cidal' thoughts on her mind. I'm hoping the dogs and chickens will be able to share the backyard area at the same time, but I will not be comfortable letting the chickens out of their pen until they are big enough to defend themselves a bit. We'll have to see how the dog/chicken relationship develops. For now, though the chicks are having a blast doing all their chicken things out there. Finally... one good thing about 100 degree days - it's warm enough to let the chicks out!
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