Re: [CHICKENS-101] Guardian of Livestock..help

 

Yes, I agree , I have a wonderful Rough Coat Collie who will herd them back into there run and somewhat keep an eye on the chickens , that is when he is not laying in the house with me, which is a big portion of the day. But, he loves all dogs , he will bark sometimes but he is not gonna run any of the dogs off , at best he will distract them by playing with them .
Sandy


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From: Laura A. Roberts <laura0554@hughes.net>
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 9:29 PM
Subject: RE: [CHICKENS-101] Guardian of Livestock..help


 

            I don't recommend Border
Collies or any herding breed as LGD.  I realize there may be exceptions, but I
would doubt very many make good guardians.  They were bred to move the herd,
not protect it. 
 
            I do agree there are other
breeds that can do the job, but I have to say our Pyrs do it the best!  Our
Anatolians are too rough and too playful and cannot be trusted with the
poultry.  I don't even trust them with the goats, yet.  They are 2 ½ and still
play like fools! 
 
 
 
Laura

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