Monday, August 25, 2014

A Friend of Man and Protector of Chickens

 
Keeping the farm in line would be chaos without mans best friends and we have four such friends
 
  
Charlie is our American cocker spaniel. He was our first chicken dog and he taught
Bridget to herd and care for the chickens, now that he has passed the torch to
Bridget he enjoys sleeping the day away.
 
 
 Bridget is our Border collie/Aussie mix she protects the flock from
stray dogs, hawks, ravens, and other wild life, when she is not patrolling
the yard.  She enjoys playing with her tennis ball.
 
 
Molly is our mixed breed chicken dog in training, at night she helps alongside Bridget and Charlie to put the chickens to bed. although  it is a work in progress Bridget is trying her best to be a good teacher. When she is not tagging along with Bridget she enjoys playing in the sprinklers.
 


Dixie is our diva Papillion. Diva's don't have much time for chickens. She would much rather be lounging on the couch, but once in awhile she will give the chickens a chase.

 

 We have five mouser cats who protect the property from rodents.
This one is Mr. Goldie


 
 In the evening we let the chickens out to free range and get their fill of
 bugs, grass, and seeds. As a treat I spread corn out in the field for them.
 
 
Hope you enjoyed and have a blessed week


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