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Discussion in 'Predators and Pests' started by ArtCaptain, Feb 21, 2015.

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  1. Feb 21, 2015 #1
    ArtCaptain

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    Hey there guys! Does anybody here know how to train your dog to not each your chickens egg? My dog keeps sneaking in their coop and eats their eggs. He also eats them whenever they lay them outside the coop. This is getting quite annoying especially since my dog gets sick afterward.
     
  2. Feb 21, 2015 #2
    centrarchid

    centrarchid Free Ranging 8 Years

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    First try bitter apple spray applied to nest areas. Make certain a few eggs touched up with it at first so dog gets a real dose if still removes egg from nest. Other spices you can not trust as my dogs seem addicted to peppers.
     
  3. Feb 21, 2015 #3
    white guinea333

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    I had the exact same problem. I tried to train my dogs to not eat the eggs, but it really hasn't worked for me. The only thing that I found that works is making sure your hens are laying in the coop and, if you are free range them, having the door big enough for the chickens to get in and out, but small enough that the dogs can't get in.
     
  4. Feb 21, 2015 #4
    ArtCaptain

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    Thanks I'll try that![​IMG] But my heres the thing about my dog.
    Looks like a poodle.[​IMG]
    Acts like a pig.[​IMG]
    He'll eat anything.
     
  5. Feb 21, 2015 #5
    ArtCaptain

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    I was thinking the exact same thing: make a door thats small enough so the dog wont fit but big enough for them chickens [​IMG]
     
  6. Feb 21, 2015 #6
    zazouse

    zazouse Crowing

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    Not sure how big your poodle is but you could use a pallet turned sideways with slats just far enough apart for the hens to get threw but not the dog.
    I use this method when letting new babies out of the brooder to be with the rest of the free rangers.
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  7. Feb 21, 2015 #7
    Howlet

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    thats a neat idea,, :D

    and yeah, id say make door adjustments
     
  8. Feb 21, 2015 #8
    Aronia

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    what brand of dog is it?
     
  9. Feb 21, 2015 #9
    bobbi-j

    bobbi-j Free Ranging Premium Member 8 Years

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    I think this is your best option.
     
  10. Feb 26, 2015 #10
    ArtCaptain

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    Its a poodle mixed with something else... i can take a pic of him if you want :3
     

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