German Shorthaired Pointer
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German Shorthaired Pointer and East Frisian Gull
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This race is one of the oldest breed of the northwestern part of Germany. The German Society of poultry breeders (BDRG) classified the breed as endangered and put it on a watch list. The name of the breed is derived from the appearance of the young biddies that have the same appearance as young gull biddies. A very healthy, robust, well flying, oviparous and good looking breed. Incredible and simple to recommend. It is interesting that one can find similar breed in the north-eastern part of France, Belgium and The Netherlands. The benefit for the kitchen is worth to be mentionend.
There are things that dogs love to do but anyway aren't allowed to: chasing dear and rabbits when out for hunting as well as bouncing pheasants and hens out of their shelter. Disciplin and good manners on game are important. Whoever participated in trials knows how annoying it is when the dog bounces the game even if it's not the own fellow. With the own poultry that are used to the dogs presence it is simple to train under well controlled conditions to achieve good obedience. Even totally left alone in the poultry yard our dog would never touch a hen. On the other hand the hens are protected by the smell of the dog especially in night time when there are other interested party.
The German Shorthaired Pointer belongs to the pointers and therefore may find and point to game. Our dog Amba does this in a very convenient way what means that if I'm too far away she starts to lay down still not moving from the spot where she retrieved the game. The German Shorthair is a dog for all circumstances, a true all-rounder that is the desired profile and approved in the hunting trials. He is an essential aide in the woods or in the water, wether its little game or boar hunt. His typical style is shown in the field while searching in a always appropriate galopp with a fair use of his preemminent sense of smell: Only by courtesy he touches the ground. Finally he is very related to his hunter, easy to clean and perfect as a dog for the family.
Grist, wheat, laying meal, beetles, worms, and everything that is not fast enough out of sight, fits through the chicken. Chickens have a wide food range. Nevertheless, there are some aspects that you should emphasize, if you want to have, for example, pretty eggs. Especially as a newbie there are always surprises. As far as their sleeping place or their enclosure / aviary, chickens are quite undemanding, but also because, not surprisingly, there are some things that you should pay attention.
As far as their sleeping place or their enclosure / aviary is concerned chickens are quite undemanding. Nevertheless, there are some things that you should pay attention.
What I offer my poultry and what they set on the list you can find here.
Similar for the chicken coop you can find some ideas here.