How to teach chickens to free range?

[ednasgirl]

We have 5 acres. When we started free ranging, we watched them the first few times while our big lab was shut up. Then we brought him among them on a leash and my son told him in strong voice " NO" if he acted like he wanted to harm them. The lab finally got in one afternoon what he should not do. The next day he could run out and has never bother the chicks. All dogs are different so it would depend on how well your dog minds. Now he runs other dogs off that show an interest in our chicks.

 

[narwhal master]

I just used some old chain link fence but the coke can idea is a great way 2

 

[AmpersatChick]

Cool idea with the coke cans!

 

[NHChickengirl]

I like both the coke cans and jingle bells ideas. We were just discussing how to keep the hens out in my garden this past weekend. I think this will even work on the Pug who keeps running though it..