Desensitizing my dog to house chicken

[rjohns39]

I'm hoping to be able to house train my hen like a dog, but to go in one spot on newspaper. I've read where others have done that. Years ago I had a Buff Orpington hen I brought in the house every evening after work. She was a love. Had two labs who could care less, she would even cuddle up to my boy lab on the couch. Never pooped while she was in. I can no longer manage outside animals so all I want is one bantam hen, I have an XL dog crate set up which will have a second floor with ladder. She will be safe. Hope to integrate her with my German Shepherd. He is a good boy, but was hoping someone here could give me some advice.

There are a couple threads out here where people keep chickens in their homes. Try Here for a start.