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The Basset Hound and the Bunny Found Their Favorite Show: Chickens

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Behind the fence, a handful of chickens are strutting about the yard, and the two spectators have their faces pressed to the boards. A tricolor Basset Hound looks out with long, droopy ears and a puzzled, thoughtful expression. At the bottom corner, a small brown bunny named Clover perches on the fence rail, her ears tipped and her nose just poking through.

A rust-colored hen and a speckled white one wander across the packed dirt, while another browses by a stack of firewood. A few garden items sit blurry against a wall in the background. The sunshine is bright, and the chickens are busy, completely unaware of how closely they are being watched.

Basset Hounds were bred to follow scent trails, and their long ears and loose skin help guide smells toward their noses. They tend to be gentle, laid-back dogs, though a good scent can send them off on a trail, so a secure fence is a must. Their long backs can be sensitive, so avoid encouraging high jumps. If your pets live near chickens, keep in mind that poultry and rabbits can carry germs, so wash your hands after handling animals and ask your vet about safe setups. Supervised, fence-line viewing is a fine way for pets to enjoy the show.

Neither of them is making a sound. They have simply found the finest entertainment in the neighborhood and are watching every scratch and peck.

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