we are lucky where we are in the way of predators... common ones are hawks, hedgehogs, dogs, cats, ferrets and pukekos... we have open runs with 6' fencing all around.. our dogs keeps an eye on any predators... and what they can't get, my shotgun will. It's legal to shoot any of those I...
Not the way i look at it, this is their home and they have a job... to look after it and anything that I say belong here.
This is how they are everyday whether I'm around or not, and that goes to every fosters we have as well (about 3 a year). These dogs are fed raw by the way and sometimes...
You have to always remember you have 3 species to train,
1. the dog not to chase... face it, it's fun.
2. The chickens not to run and squawk.
3. Yourself, you need to learn to read your dog's intentions.
boredom... and has your chicken got used to him? A lot of people forgot there are 2 species involved here, if your chicken start to squawk and flaps when he approach this can be a big temptation to a pup.
Why is it people still believe the myth called "taste of blood"? All our dogs are fed raw and that includes chickens.... they all live and stay with our poultry even when we're not home. It's the chase and catch thrill that does it.... and that, is driven by fun and non training. When this...
I never have any lgd.... all my dogs are either bull breed cross or whatever the local rescue hand to me to foster. They all live and stay with the rest of the animals here, chickens, ducks, pigeons, pigs, sheep, goat.... we never have any problem with them, pups will do their usual chase when...