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Two Spectators Pressed Against the Fence for a Chicken Show

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Several hens are pecking around in the grass on the other side of the wooden fence, and two spectators are very interested. A cream point Ragdoll sits tall with her pale blue eyes locked on the yard, whiskers forward. Waffles the puppy lies below her with his nose pressed to the boards, ears draped, taking it all in. A mixed flock of brown, black and golden hens strolls past, completely unaware of how closely they are being studied.

Cats and dogs are both natural watchers, and chickens are exciting to them. If you have backyard birds, a sturdy fence is important, since even gentle pets can frighten them or harm them without meaning to. Puppies especially are still learning boundaries and should be supervised. Chicken coops also call for careful cleanup, because droppings can carry germs that are not good for pets or people, so wash up after handling birds and keep your pets away from the coop. Ragdolls are famously calm, which can make them a good match for a curious puppy.

The hens carry on scratching in the dirt, and the audience on the other side keeps watching. It is the best show in the neighborhood, and there is no need for popcorn. Eventually the hens will wander off, and the two watchers will turn to a nap, still dreaming of feathers and dust.

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