How totally cute Deb!!!
Its amazing that they begin laying in the first summer! How fun!! I can't remember what breed your dog is? I think boxer mix? May work out, it would be worse if s/he were some type of herding dog
(although I've heard that you can train them to herd more gently with patience!
) Congrats on the flock? Brood (ha, had to google it!)
Cheers