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Grandpa Gus Opened the Coop. Waffles Met a Lot of Hens at Once.

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Golden grain drifts down from Grandpa Gus's open hand, and the hens come running. He kneels on the wooden floor of the coop in his green fishing vest and glasses, his white mustache wide with a smile, watching the speckled and red hens peck greedily at his feet. Right next to him, Waffles stands carefully with his head lowered, a fawn French Bulldog in a pink-tinted collar looking at the chickens and not quite sure what to do. A water dish sits nearby, boots wait by the wall, and a plaid jacket hangs on a hook by the door. More hens strut in the sunny yard outside.

Dogs and chickens can share a yard, but they need careful introductions. Many dogs have a strong chase instinct, and even a playful nudge can hurt a hen, so supervision is important at first. Keep your dog on a leash around the flock, reward calm behavior, and do not let him eat chicken feed or droppings, which can upset his stomach and carry germs. Wash your hands after handling birds or feed. French Bulldogs are not usually fast or driven to chase, but every dog is different. A trainer or your vet can give advice on introducing a dog to a flock safely.

Gus empties his hand and brushes off his palms. The hens fill up, Waffles stays polite, and the farm runs along smoothly with a peaceful little crew.

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