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I think it would be possible to train an adult dog, but it will take some work. I can only speak for our dog. He was taken to the chickens the day I brought him home at 8 weeks old and his training started right then. He left the chickens alone, but did hunt pheasants and ducks. So in our case...

I suppose a larger rooster might be more intimidating to a predator, but a small one with attitude may be just as effective. The thing to remember is, your rooster may likely give his life for his hens. A rooster is no match for a coyote, fox, hawk, stray dog, raccoon, or any other larger...

Honestly, there is no way to guarantee 100% safety for your chickens, free ranging or not. The risk is higher when they are free ranging, of course, but you can help reduce that risk as Chick Charm said by providing plenty of cover for them. I have free ranged for years, and until this summer...