It’s not quite the lions and the lambs, but pretty close — we’ve had a big breakthrough in the domestic realm this week. The dogs seem to have developed the ability to mingle with the chickens without killing them. It’s a fragile truce, and one that requires close supervision, since the poor bird dogs are fighting generations of breeding that tells them to get the bird, but so far, we’ve had several episodes of domestic harmony. Which makes gardening much easier, as the compost heap is inside the chicken run.
At any rate, I’m very proud of my boys. Such self-restraint. It was so exhausting that Raymond (the larger dog) had to come inside and take a nap afterwards.
Love the new look of your blog, and now I’m catching up on your posts. Just wanted to add that my two Beagles live very peacefully with my two parakeets, to the surprise of my dog-training club. They chase all other small furry things, and birds, but look at the ‘keets with something close to respect. Maybe because they’re loud? We’re not sure. But, it is interesting to watch them inhibit their normal chase & catch routine. Good luck with the ongoing peace accord in the yard!