My Dog is eating chicken poop, is this harmful?

[Oz chic]

My dog would rather eat the poop than chase the chickens when they are out only problem I have found so far is his farts really stink

 

[BigBlueHen53]

My dog would rather eat the poop than chase the chickens when they are out only problem I have found so far is his farts really stink

Oh, the farts!

 

[martins show birds]

My dog would rather eat the poop than chase the chickens when they are out only problem I have found so far is his farts really stink

 

[DiYMama540]

I can't comment on whether this is necessarily "ok" but a lot of our dogs do it so...whatever. Just keep an eye out for worm symptoms in your pooch...diarrhea, dragging butt on the floor.
I have at least been able to break my terrier of rolling in it There for a while she was really into Eau de Fecal

 

[BallyFarm]

What is the best way to deworm everyone? (This is my first year with chickens). I have not dewormed them yet. They have always appeared to be in good health though.

Hi! I have read that pumpkin seeds are great natural dewormer for chickens. So for the last four months they’ve been getting pumpkins which I’ve cut and they love them!

 

[bigEgoat]

Not only do my dogs eat it but they seem to be pretty picky about which poops they eat look around until they find the one /ones they want LOL Usually animal worms are specific to their hosts except possibly roundworms so per cows won't infect goats etc....but with chickens not so sure

 

[Cluckingitup]

Hi there.
My eight year old German Shepherd loves to eat chicken poop. I let my chickens out to forage for a bit about once a day (the rest of the time they are in their run) - and my dog seeks out any droppings that they have left behind. It is NASTY and I have had a hard time getting her to stop doing it. I am wondering if this could affect my dog's health. Can the poop harm her?
Thanks

I have 3 dogs and was just at the vet with one of them and asked this question. I was concerned with them getting salmonella. He said that unless they already have a compromised immune system, they should be fine. I try to stop them from eating chicken poo, but they find it as tasty as the treats I buy.

 

[Duckee]

New add to old post...

I got a new pup (going on 4 months old now) about a month ago and he eats all the chicken poop from my hens when they free range. I was told by a person that he could get salmonella, thanks @Cluckingitup for clarifying that up.
Problem is...it turns my stomach so bad that it is affecting how I interact with the puppy He is a pretty good pup otherwise, considering his age.
I dont let my hens free range anymore because of it. They stay in the run now.
I need the dog to keep away feral cats, but miss my hens free ranging...what to do?

 

[BDutch]

New add to old post...

I got a new pup (going on 4 months old now) about a month ago and he eats all the chicken poop from my hens when they free range. I was told by a person that he could get salmonella, thanks @Cluckingitup for clarifying that up.
Problem is...it turns my stomach so bad that it is affecting how I interact with the puppy He is a pretty good pup otherwise, considering his age.
I dont let my hens free range anymore because of it. They stay in the run now.
I need the dog to keep away feral cats, but miss my hens free ranging...what to do?

Put the pup a mask on if you let him free range

(Not seriously )

 

[chrissynemetz]

My dogs have always loved chicken poo... they eat it, roll in it, play with it
But I've never had anyone get sick from it