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  1. Hot_Rod_Dragon

    Great Pyrenees LGD puppies!

    Hellooo! I really am at my wits end and do no know what to do... I have a 5yo female great pyrenees who has NEVER had pups, ever. Got her as a pup and she has never even shown signs of being in heat. Got a male pup over 3 yrs ago to keep her company and help with the LGD duties. Well, we went...
  2. T

    A rant about unnecessary loss

    It's been a really tough fall in regards to livestock and there's been a lot of unnecessary loss of life. I don't live with my chickens - they're at a farm which is about 30 miles away while we build out our homestead. Generally the flock is well-cared for on the daily, and until recently an LGD...
  3. RossAcres

    Ivermectin Pour On on Dogs?

    I use Ivermectin Pour-On for mites and lice on my birds. I was wondering, can I use it for dogs? What would be the dosage? I was going to buy a flea collar for my new LGD, but if Ivermectin works, I can use that since I have it on hand. Also, does anyone use SafeGuard dewormer for horses on...
  4. RossAcres

    Adopting an ADULT LGD tomorrow

    So if you have seen my posts about my predator issues, you'll know why I've decided to adopt a LGD. Her name is Cotton. Cotton is an 8 year old LGD that has been raised with birds her whole life. She has always lived outside and refuses to ride inside cars or go inthe house. She takes her job...
  5. T

    8 month old LGD (Pyrenees) killing ducks and hens

    Hi. I don't think I'm alone in this... We adopted two LGDs back in January. They were pups (born in October), sister and brother. We had them around the chickens and they were fine with them for a couple of months. As they got bigger, that changed and our male became more aggressive. We stopped...
  6. Ozarkhomesteader

    Anyone else have LGDs?? I am in serious need of advice!!

    There is not much on here about livestock guardian dogs, but I figure some people have them, so here goes! Literally any advice is appreciated. THE BACKSTORY: ok, so I've wanted and LGD for years and years. Was never ready, but have been researching them for years. I've read every article I...
  7. Why and Dotte

    What would you spend?

    It seems that poultry safe livestock guardian dogs are in high demand yet I never see any trained dogs available. I'm wondering if that's because the cost of a trained LGD is typically more than most want to pay or have the funds to pay for one. Hypothetically these dogs would be health tested...
  8. H

    Looking for adult guard dogs (near me)

    Hi all you chicken peoples! I am in costal Northern California and am looking for someone who has guard dogs trained for chickens (a lot of people in our area train them for sheep), to protect about 1000 layers on a few hundred acres. I've tried raising puppies in the past, but I don't have...
  9. R

    LGD and Chickens

    I have a 10 month old Great Pyr that has been with us since he was about 10 weeks old. He has been kept in a pen adjacent to the barn and paddock unless I'm at the barn for chores and training. We have sheep, chickens, guineas, a donkey (and now foal!) and a couple barn cats. Chief has been...
  10. KrysMT

    LGD question - freeranging

    hi y’all! We recently purchased a 15 week old Great Pyrenees who was brought up with chickens since the day she was born. I have a free range flock, 40 acres, ponds, cows, bees, barbed wire fencing... I know I can’t allow her until she is fully trained and old enough to protect them and trust...
  11. m1chelle1

    LLama as a flock guardian?? Need Input!

    Hello All!! So ive been considering a livestock guardian, and I am leaning towards a Llama, to guard a mixed flock. I am not considering a LGD at this time.:fl So, my real question here is: 1. Has anyone known/seen/heard of Llamas bonding with and protecting a flock of any kind of poultry? I...
  12. CanadaEh

    Teaching dog to guard chickens and bark at things

    I have got 6 months old Great Pyr/Lab mix pup. She is ok with chickens - does not try to grab or chase them - although we have only tried on leash so far. She likes to lay or sit and watch them. But she does not guard them. I.e. she will not necessarily come to look at them if they make alarming...
  13. Taliasun

    LGDs- Whose got em? How'd you train em?

    I'm interested for future use. Any tips on where to adopt or purchase good LGD lines and how to train them? Are these dogs also your companions (indoor/outdoor) or does their job relegate them to mostly outdoor life? What about other animal guards?
  14. SlatyGapSis

    Anatolian/Black Lab Mix for LGD?

    Is this a good mix for protecting chickens and goats? We live on 33 wooded acres in the Ozark Mountains and we (or our neighbors) have seen evidence or actual sightings of all the natural predators that you would expect (black bear, mountain lion, raccoons, hawks, owls, bobcats, loose neighbor...
  15. brainfog

    What are next steps w/9wo Great Pyrenees to protect poultry

    I have a ~9 week female Great Pyrenes (Kira) that I would like to provide protection for free-range poultry. The present unmitigated danger are *daytime* fox or larger attacks inside the poultry yard. Kira parents and grandparents are working sheep protectors at the breeders farm. Kira's...
  16. S

    22 month GP chasing my chicks -- get rid of her?

    This is my first time posting, but I am a long time reader - so thank you all, you've helped me already. But now I have a specific Q I need help with. I had 21 chickens when there was a dog attack that took 18. I realized then that my double fenced run, and sturdy coop, may not be enough to...
  17. RainForestBird

    Boswellia for Dogs / Pain Relief

    Has anyone tried Boswellia for their dog's arthritis, if so was it effective? I have read that it should be paired with curcumin to improve bioavailability. I cook with a lot of turmeric because the taste is relatively mild and it is supposed to help with inflammation. The dogs eat what I eat...
  18. ShrekDawg

    Dogs stay with sheep in wildfire

    Saw this on FB and figured I would share it here too. I thought it was a sweet story but also a great example of true working dogs and clearly these are GOOD dogs. Won't leave their charges for anything. And I was amazed the one is 12 years old!!! I bet those dogs have some stories to tell...
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  19. Free ranging with the guard dog... and cat.

    Free ranging with the guard dog... and cat.

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  20. 9gerianMile

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