Can you or someone else shoot the coyotes? It’s a matter of when, not if, they return, and when the chickens are gone the dogs have already proven to less of a challenge, especially if one refuses to engage.
Yes, I agree we are trying. I did suggest running the hot line back there. I do have a big zapper, how do you suggest running the lines? I have a roll of white edged black 1" ish ribbon, and I have push in sticks to run the ribbon. I am in the city so I have to be very careful with eliminating them.
Sorry, I’m not familiar with the ribbon. I have used high-viz poly wire in 4-5 strands with lowest strand 4 inches from ground. I used the polycarbonate step in posts spaced every 5-6 feet.
Simple solution, aim well, or set traps.
I have a Great Pyrenees/Anatolian mix we rescued at age 1. We moved to land when she was 4ish. She chased the sheep that were staying here temporarily. I now have chickens (born in July). She loves to chase fast moving and fuzzy critters, so I cannot trust her around my chickens. However I have read you can train them as a pup to be around these animals. They are stubborn and hard to train, but I’m guessing it’s possible with lots of patience and discipline….That’s not me. That said, she is extremely affection, loves people, playful, and loves to play with other dogs, but is choosy about which ones she accepts, especially in her own territory. Other characteristics - stubborn so hard to train, but overall well-behaved anyway. Super chill, but can be mischevious. goofy. Her protective instincts which would be helpful if I were not worried about her using the chicks as a toy are: barks a lot, wold definitely chase predators away. She chases large flying birds (hawks, eagles, geese….), and even small birds, chases squirrels, rabbits, you name it. She loves to be outside at night and just lay there and watch her land… but also bark, so if not great if you have nearby neighbors. they definitely love to roam, but when our’s does escape, she never goes far and always comes back home (thankfully safely so far!!). She is beautiful. SO… I think if you get a pup and can work with her diligently, you will have luck!
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me and shed more light on the subject. Beautiful dogs, I love that face! I joined a group on FB, prefer this site to FB but it does allow you to zone in, and this group of Akbash owners were levelheaded people. I decided that it's just too much dog, and although when the Coyotes are passing through it's a pain and I lose birds that decide to put the "free" in free range. It is not a nightly occurrence. I just don't want to put myself or my neighbors through a barking dog scenario. If I rescue one from the pound, I think I will accomplish the same thing and give a deserving dog a home. On that note, I found a 3 year old Akbash that landed at the pound in the Keys FLa. and they won't allow the dog to go to a working home. I hardly see myself as a working home and the dog has been living in a Kennel for over 6 months. I just don't get that logic, we could have given that dog an amazing life. Uggh it makes me so mad. Ok rant over.
Totally get it!! She’s s a lot! Lol… some days I would take a hundred of her…. Other days, never again! I totally hear you on your rant about the dog at the pound…. Although I appreciate (as I’m guessing you do too) the vetting they do to make sure the dog is in the appropriate home… sometimes they definitely pass up on a great home- and for sure better than the pound. I think to help you through (as I have had to do in past when I’ve been ‘rejected’), think and hope that they really knew what they were doing, and especially pray the dog ends up in another loving and maybe a more appropriate home for the dog. But yes, totally hear you and empathize! It does not sound like you are looking for strictly a working dog! I wish us both luck in saving our lovable chickens, and keeping loving home for our dogs (And all may all homeless and sheltered dogs find their forever loving home!!)
