Dogs..

[aimee]

I have a 11 year old Golden Retriever who wouldn't hurt anything. The chickens climb over her and she just lays there, when she gets tired of it, she just gets up and moves. She will also just lay in the yard with squirrals and bunnies running around and doesn't do anything. She'll watch them for a while then usually falls asleep.

She's also wonderful with kids. We don't have any of our own but the neighbors do and friends of ours do too. They can do anything to her and she'll just lay there, but if the kids move to a different part of the yard, she'll follow. We think she feels like she's "watching" over them. A few years ago I went to chase my nephew (just play chasing) and boy did my dog get between me and him.

 

[Jezebelle]

i got a hound dog that was raised with our chickens!! He liked be near them, but I think he only went after them once as a puppy, and he got nailed by one of the hens!! He never messed with them again. The dog, Boo, is now VERY protective of the chickens! If he hears them yell, he barks untill we let him out. He will run around the coop and corner and do a hound dog point to whatever is harassing the chickens! He would never hurt any of the chickens, and I trust him enough to baby sit baby chicks or duckies. He loved my ducks as well. When they were in the house he would peek over and look into the box at them. The duckies were scared at first. BUt he never hurt them. Infact they started to peck him when he looked in on them.


congrats on the high speed!!

 

[jessied1227]

I appreciate everyone's responses.

I apologize if this topic is a bit tender to many people, I never even considered that when I created it.

Thanks all-
Jessica

 

[CoyoteMagic]

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I think it's just because so many have had problems with dogs lately and others continue to have the "my dog wont do that " attitude.

Honestly, I think this subject has been tossed around on too many post lately and lots of people are just tired of seeing another post about it. Not just this one, there were more of them today.

What's that old saying, "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie" I think it's time to put this subject to bed.

Just my 2cents

 

[chickbea]

Don't apologize - dogs killing chickens has been a matter of debate since people first started keeping them, thousands of years ago.
I have had three different dogs in the time I have kept chickens, and none have been a problem. All three of the dogs were breed mixes that were considered to have a high prey drive, or were bird dogs, or whatever. They also all lived with a tiny house bunny and adored her as well.
It all comes down to training, training, training, training, TRAINING! Many people are so positive that their dogs are well trained, yet you see their dogs jumping on people, stealing food off plates, refusing to come when called, etc., etc. Then they are surprised when their little darling eats the neighbor's chickens one day. It's no surprise to me at all! All dogs need to know what is a plaything and what is OFF-LIMITS.
I know nothing about Springers, but my sister has a Border Collie. When Star is around the chickens, she does indeed try to herd them. Like all BCs, she herds mainly by eye gaze and intimidation, which does not work with chickens, because they could care less that she is staring at them! This makes her frustrated, which could make a pup do something unpredictable...
Just be careful, and keep training!

 

[WoodlandWoman]

If someone doesn't want to read about a particular topic or participate in a particular type of thread, they don't have to. You should post what you need to.

 

[Southern28Chick]

Someone just posted a thread in the predators section about a dog killing a chicken, not some random dog that wandered onto her property. It was HER dog. Just know that it doesn't take to much to break the neck of a chicken. A dog can kill a chicken when they think they are playing with the chicken. It doesn't take a mean dog to seriously hurt or kill.

No matter what people say you're going to do what you want to do. Some people will tell you to let them be together and they'll be fine and some people are going to tell you that if your dog killed your chickens then it's your fault. I personally don't let my dog anywhere near my chickens. It's up to you.

 

[ozark hen]

I just got a six month old collie that has been raised with chickens, dogs, cats, kids, you name it. I have only had him a few days but so far he has not shown an interest in the chickens at all. the cats rub up against him. I am sure hoping this is our protector as we have been looking for a good dog to protect the flock for a long time.

 

[chickbea]

ozark hen - Your new boy is very handsome!

 

[ozark hen]

thank you so much. His name was Einstein but I don't like it and need to find him another name that comes out quickly if need be! ha ha Any suggestions anyone?