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Just what I was about to say Beekissed. First thing you have to do is establish yourself as the Alpha, because you will need to correct the dog when he goes for the chickens, and most likely he will. Don't be scared I introduced one of mine at 7 months and she had never seen a single chicken...

Just to further discussion on this. What do you think is the most common reason people neuter? Can we make a poll on this maybe? 1. - The health benefits (I'm not so sold on that, explained later) 2. - Prevent unwanted litters? 3. - Behavior (I believe this is especially true for males) I...

I guess it depends on your own preferences. Myself I wouldn't spay a GP until at least 18 months old, after her second heat for females. Why? Because these dogs keep growing till virtually 2 years old. Benefits? Well I like to know that he's fully grown and won't need as much hormones...

Just wanted to let everyone/anyone know that I have started a Great Pyrenees online database at: http://greatpyrenees.online-pedigrees.com It's pretty much just me working on it at this moment wanted to let anyone that might be interested in the project to come and join. Good luck.

It really boils down to never leaving the pups with fowl unsupervised. They should spend as much time as possible with them, as long they as they are supervised. That's the only way and you need to correct them the moment you see mishap. They really are very senstive. My dogs will...

I candled a set of 7th day eggs and saw one with two very clear embrios in it. It's going to be twins. Just not sure what, if anything, I should do. I guess I'll just let nature take its course and see if they can hatch.

The thing that puts me off the CMD is that to me they seem uncontrollably aggressive. It's like they can't help be like that. I like a dog with a potent, booming bark, that will raise its hackles and harass and mock charge. I do want the aggression to escalate to physical engagement AS A LAST...

I like all LGD breeds, but I have to admit that I have soft spot for the great pyrenees. I have one crossed and a purebred who I have high hopes for in the future as a brood gyp (has to clear hips and elbows). I also just acquired a 7 week old pup that if he turns out will be my girl's mate...

1021 + 2 = 1023 One pyr mix and a purebred .... Kira (9 months), purebred Pyrenees and LGD in training.... Kiromi, Pyr mix, when she was 4 months old....

yes, do the ball test. And the chicken test, take a young pullet and show it to the pups. If you see one smell it, lick her gently and then walk away, grab him and run away with it LOL. Also, if you can meet the litter, pick the one seems more reserved and laid back. The ones that don't...

Just a little advice if you're looking for a dog that can be left with your flock. Get one whose parents are proven chicken dogs or from dogs that have produced chicken dogs even if they themselves are just pets. Some pyrs are just not good with chickens. There's someone here with a gorgeous...

If nothing else, she sounds like pure LGD from what you've described so far. The double dew claws are a very strong indication to Pyrenees. While most LGD breeds are prone to get them, they are not as dominant on other breeds as on the GP. Chances are she's a blend of pyrenees and...

Just wanted to add that - like Cesar Milan says - love him, but treat him for what he is, a dog, not a human. Always make sure you are pack leader and educate him to know that he's at the bottom of the command chain. Believe me, a spoiled dog this size is just asking for trouble. I hate to...

Roselind is dead on. Pyrs, even show bred ones, have an LGD heart beating inside them. And most LGD's will be very independent. They just trust their own judgement better than yours, and they are often right too!! Pyrs are the perfect dog for me because while I love a dog, I don't really...

I don't think so, this is for the little giant incubator. You want this: http://www.amazon.com/1610-Automatic-Turner-Universal-Quail/dp/B001IDW3WG/ref=pd_cp_hi_2 It is made by GQF which manufactures the Hova. Good luck.

Balance, it's not black or white. I'd say if you can keep her contained, provide a nice shelter and some space to rump around. Give it toys and take it with you at feed time and chores and he'll be fine. Rosalind below is a good example of balance. I would not bring the dog inside if he was...

I once did an experiment where I drilled a hole in the air sack of one of my hen's eggs and inserted one of my twin thermomethers, to make it a long story short, the internat temperature of the eggs will in the end be the same as the air temperature of the incubator. It took the egg a...

As some have commented, depends on your location and weather, but 80% in my opinion is ALWAYS too high. Hell anything over 70% is too high for me. I hatch right at 60% and do very well and chicks come out strong and lively. The very first hatch I did I went 68% and they seemed slopier...

Just to make sure, if you can see the egg shell get bright but you see a big SHADOW inside it, then it is OK and it's just the chick inside, you should still be able to see movement inside if you look through the air sack. BUT if you put the candler and the light does not even get across the...

I'm no expert but I would see that as a sign of weakness. They will be very tired for the first 3-4 hours, but after that mine turn on and start looking for food. By 12 hours after hatching they're scratching for food like 2 year old pros. I would try to analize my hatch and my setting and...