Are Dogs and Chickens OK together?

I have a great dane, a mini aussie and an aussie. We have 4 chicken, three jumbo french guineas and two meat rabbits. Everyone gets along. We taught everyone to respect boundaries.
 
First full day with the chicks in their run and the dogs just stare and stare. Our cockapoo will at least get bored and wander off. But the larger dog, just turned 1, just can't seem to look away. Hoping that soon they'll just get bored and realize they can't break in, so just go back to their normal dog stuff. (My office is also in the backyard, so I am keeping an eye on them for now.)
That's the same thing my big dog does.
 
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I have a cocker who thinks chickens are fun to chase but he is very well behaved and stops as soon as I call him off. But I do not let them free range unless I'm out side. The cocker is quite old and moves very slow. He has brought me chicks that have escape before with out harming them. He just thinks it is fun to try and run after them. You just have to find out what your dog will do.
 
My Portuguese Water Dog grew up with pullets ranging on the lawn. When I throw out scratch, the dog likes to eat it and the hens are head to head with him, pecking as fast as they can to get their share. It's really funny, especially with mealworms, because they all love them. My dog is lovey-dovey though, and all he cares about is people, food and stuffed animals.

We've had other dogs in the lawn from time to time and the chickens KNOW the safe ones from the wolves. They retreat to the henhouse at first sight if a dog looks at them sideways. We've had small dogs over that they just keep an eye on.

We also have a Portie, he is five months old, very curious and high energy. He's also still quite mouthy. We are planning to plant a large garden this summer and think chickens will be a good addition. However, we are worried about his breed and how he will interact with the future chickens. Does anyone know anything about their prey drive? It seems our pup loves to chase things (balls, frisbees, etc), so we wouldn't want to get chickens if he would cause them too much stress or potentially kill them. Any suggestions?
 
We also have a Portie, he is five months old, very curious and high energy. He's also still quite mouthy. We are planning to plant a large garden this summer and think chickens will be a good addition. However, we are worried about his breed and how he will interact with the future chickens. Does anyone know anything about their prey drive? It seems our pup loves to chase things (balls, frisbees, etc), so we wouldn't want to get chickens if he would cause them too much stress or potentially kill them. Any suggestions?



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I think they're a mouthy breed. Pompy loves to play ball and rope tug. I think they have some hunting genes, he will point a cat and chase it. They're a poofy looking dog but the speed and agility they have is extraordinary. I'd say they're more like a lab though, but of course one dog might be quite different than another. The retrieving is part of prey drive but I don't think it has to go along with the biting and killing behavior.

Pompy was 4 months when I brought the chicks home which probably helped. We watched him like a hawk, but only because he would climb in their box and eat their food.

We show him, and dozens of un-neutered Porty males coexist at shows with no incidents I've seen.

We had a rescue dog who clearly wanted chicken dinner and
would drool and tremble watching them. That was sooo obvious, dog gone now.
 
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True, as everyone says it really does depend on the dog, the master and how you train them.

When training a new pup, I go out to the chicken pen with the pups on a 6ft leash dragging so I can correct their behavior and give them a firm 'No' and tell them how I want the to act and I give praise when they are good.

I raise and Breed working Scotch Collies, they are naturally inclined to nurture and care for baby animals, and herd/guard these dogs are incredible around all types of livestock, with natural instincts to herd, guard and be great companions- Yet even with all of this great potential puppies do make mistakes and need correction. I inform the puppy buyers about training, and answer all their questions, helping them through the rough places.

These Scotch Collies are the perfect match for a small or large farm, they are loyal, kind, gentle, brave, smart, quick, loving dogs.

We are expecting 2 litters this May 2017!!!!

I've been breeding and training dogs for 10+ years and I've always grown up with good farm dogs. I introduce all my pups to every animal on our farm and start them on training and learning how to herd, behave, and respect the livestock. My dogs are Registered with the OTSC and puppies will be eligible for registration as well.

If you are interested in buying a working farm collie puppy, please send me an email. :) and check out my website @ onegoodfarmdog.wordpress.com

Start off right and get a farm dog who has been bred to work with and be around animals!

 
I specifically got a puppy so I could train it from day one that chicken chasing is a no go. I let her out with my flock when they free ranged, and every time she tried it I would say no and "drop" her. It's basically pulling the legs out from under the dog and knocking them over then holding them down, which is how Momma Dog would discipline her pups. It establishes your dominance and tells the pup what behaviors are and aren't acceptable. She got the message pretty quick, and now only chases the neighbor chickens when they hop the fence to bully my girls away from their food. C:
 

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