My dogs

[MamaBear46]

I would think that the rotts would be wonderful with them......I know our rott mix was wonderful with every animal in the yard(except another male dog) thank you to everyone who has posted...we are still holding pretty good on not chasing the birds....

 

[UrbanEnthusiast]

I realy need to see a pic of this dog.....

Here's our 4yo female pitbull/corgi mix! She weighs about 42 lbs.








And here's our 2yo male Formosan Mountain Dog mix! He weighs 24 lbs.

 

[dainerra]

Out of my 3 dogs, the hound mix is the best with the birds. He will "be nice" when we take him out to the run, just watch them until he gets bored...unless the chicken decides to tease him.

The pit bull stays on her chain because she likes to play tag down a busy road. Her introduction to the birds has not been the smoothest. The terrier mix likes to stalk and startle. It's hilarious watching him slink around the yard the round-a-bout way, get himself geared up for a sprint...then get called back. Poor puppy, he gets all excited and then disappointed.

If you ever want the terrier-mix to be reliable around the birds then you need to start over again with his training. What you have done is teach him that stalking the birds is fun. It's only a matter of time before you are a split second too late and there is going to be a dead bird.

 

[Natty Bumppo]

In my experience and opinion, when a dog kills a bird it is NEVER the dog's fault. It is our job to 1) provide the necessary training for our dogs and 2) provide them with a secure place that they won't be tempted into trouble.

It is very easy to at least MANAGE your dogs even if you don't have the time or skill to train them perfectly around the birds.

I agree. I manage my dogs and chickens by putting a fence between them. The only birds I have lost are the ones that decide to fly into the dogyard. Most chickens seem fine with that arrangements.......but not golden campines. For whatever reason the grass seemed greener in the dogyard to golden campines. Never lost a buckeye, wyandotte, dominique or orpington, but I only have one campine hen left.

 

[toomanydogs]

Electric fencing from tractor supply keeps everyone apart and me happy.


lisa

 

[Heat]

I have a Malamute/Heeler/Coyote mix who is 4 years old and loves our chickens. He has only caused harm to one hen 2 years ago when she jumped into the dog pen. She wasn't killed but later died from her injuries... but she was laying injured next to Nanuq (dog) for at least 2 hours before I got home (she even laid an egg while laying there

). So breed doesn't have anything to do with chicken killing dogs.

I recently had one pullet eaten by a neighbor dog though (Heeler mix)... we have constructed a covered run so the ladies can roam during the day without being harmed. But I got some advice from dog trainers, and a dog can be trained to leave the chickens alone.

I was told to have the dog on a short leash and introduce him/her to the chickens. Start by walking them around the chickens and giving the leash a gentle pull when the dog becomes fixated on the chickens, to let the dog know that is an unacceptable response. Gradually the dog should get the hint, and you can start letting the leash get longer and longer, then hopefully completely loose the leash.

The dogs can be trained... it just takes time and patience. They can all live in harmony. My dog lives with cats, chickens, and bunnies with not a problem at all. Just keep an eye on them and do what you can!

 

[centrarchid]

I have a Malamute/Heeler/Coyote mix who is 4 years old and loves our chickens. He has only caused harm to one hen 2 years ago when she jumped into the dog pen. She wasn't killed but later died from her injuries... but she was laying injured next to Nanuq (dog) for at least 2 hours before I got home (she even laid an egg while laying there

). So breed doesn't have anything to do with chicken killing dogs.

I recently had one pullet eaten by a neighbor dog though (Heeler mix)... we have constructed a covered run so the ladies can roam during the day without being harmed. But I got some advice from dog trainers, and a dog can be trained to leave the chickens alone.

I was told to have the dog on a short leash and introduce him/her to the chickens. Start by walking them around the chickens and giving the leash a gentle pull when the dog becomes fixated on the chickens, to let the dog know that is an unacceptable response. Gradually the dog should get the hint, and you can start letting the leash get longer and longer, then hopefully completely loose the leash.

The dogs can be trained... it just takes time and patience. They can all live in harmony. My dog lives with cats, chickens, and bunnies with not a problem at all. Just keep an eye on them and do what you can!

Could you post a picture of the coyote mix, please?

 

[Heat]

Here is Nanuq my Coyote mix..., Sorry the first two are a little dark.
Nanuq and Mr. Oliver... best buds since Nanuq was 8 weeks old


The white on his fur is frost... it was below freezing.

 

[centrarchid]

Here is Nanuq my Coyote mix..., Sorry the first two are a little dark.
Nanuq and Mr. Oliver... best buds since Nanuq was 8 weeks old


The white on his fur is frost... it was below freezing.

Does he go through summer shed so he can tolerate heat during summer like pure coyote. Having a dog with both heat and cold tolerance is of interest to me. I can do one but not both in same animal.

 

[Heat]

Boy does he shed!! His fur will get rather thin come the summer months (like right now) and I am vacuuming two to three times a day! But he is worth it. And it is nice being able to take him outdoors in both hot and cold weather without having to worry about him overheating or freezing (within respectable temperatures of course).