We have a 9 yr old whippet and will be getting a 12 week old austrailian shepherd/german shepherd puppy tomorrow. I currently have my 5 week old chicks in a dog cage in the house. The whippet is only somewhat interested in them, but I don't entirely trust him, instinctively he does like to chase things that run away from him. The new pup is going to be for protection of the animals as well as a pet. How do you suggest that I introduce him to his new duty? He has been being fostered by a woman that had chickens and horses, so he has been exposed to them previously with no problems. My plan is to move the chickens into the coop when they are big/old enough. I would like to let them come out to be with us when we are in the yard and in the garden.
Any info is greatly appreciated!
Any info is greatly appreciated!