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Can puppies and chickens play well together

post #1 of 6
2/26/12 at 7:37am
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I introduced my 10 week old puppy to my 3 hens today and had no idea how things would go! My hens were definitely afraid and my puppy was curious, she watched them and when they ran so did she, right after them! I'm pretty sure she just wanted to play, but am going to make sure to watch them carefully when they are together.

 

If you want to see some pics you can go to the below link.

 

http://www.myattemptatgardening.blogspot.com/2012/02/sometimes-introductions-are-little.html

 

 

 

Anyone have any advise on the topic to share?

 

 

Thanks!!!!

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post #2 of 6
2/26/12 at 7:49am

Even in play do not allow your pup to run after the chickens.  If she feels that she has your 'approval' to do so, the chasing may escalate to attacking.

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post #3 of 6
2/26/12 at 7:55am
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I never thought about that, good to know....Thanks!!!!

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post #4 of 6
2/26/12 at 8:25am

do a search for how to teach your dog to behave around chickens.   For most people, ignoring them is the fastest way to a peaceful co-existence  :)

 

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post #5 of 6
2/26/12 at 10:30pm

   Cute pup! Is she a poodle? She is probably just curious about what the chickens are. Pick a chicken up and let the pup smell it good. If she chases after them trying to figure out what they are it could lead to her chasing them as a game.

   So pick up a chicken and let the pup examine it good. If the pup tries to mouth it scold the puppy.  

   I type using a bigger font size because my new glasses suck and I can't read anything small with them.

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   I type using a bigger font size because my new glasses suck and I can't read anything small with them.

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post #6 of 6
2/27/12 at 4:43am

Chickens are prey animals and dogs are predators.  They will never play well together, although they possibly can live a peaceful co-existance.   Be sure to supervise your doggie very well for a long time though.  Chickens who feel threatened or in danger are chickens living under stress, and stressed hens will stop laying. 

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