One thing to remember is to get a young pup and introduce them early. A lgd needs to bond with whatever you get make sure it suits your needs as size and activity for your place. Like great pyrenesse have a tendency to wonder. That's why we don't use them any more. Some breeds bark more. So if you have neighbors they may complain. If you have a smaller flock and a smaller area where they are at you may want to consider a smaller breed dog. Also many breeds can be used for lgd. You don't have to have a gp or border collie or anitolian if they don't suit your need.
Jeannette
I have had a small flock of chickens for the past three years , and do enjoy having chickens. I must say, the past three years have been a challenge keeping the chickens safe from predactors. I have a safe coop , that keeps them secure at night . At the moment , the chickens are contained in a rather large run with a chicken coop. I want to let my chickens become free range ( we have several acres in the country). I gave it a try ,and experienced an ariel attack from large flying prey and a neighborhood loose dog attack and now I am down two birds . I was wondering if anyone has been successful with a life stock guardian breed dog to protect their chickens ( Great Pyrenees , ect) ? Or any suggestion on having free range chickens?
Sandy
Alabama
CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
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