I have a farm with 68 chickens free ranging on 40 acres. I have two Australian Shepherds that love nothing more than to go after our birds. Originally, we were at a loss with what to do in order to manage our dog’s actions. We invested into Sport Dog Collars, and their attitudes have completely changed. As long as you keep the collar on them, and you teach them what is and isn’t acceptable, whether you’re around or not, they will listen. It may take a week or two for them to completely adjust, but these collars come in a variety of ranges, with a tone and vibrate option, as well as different levels of shock, allowing for your dogs to continue to roam. Once they get a hang of it, all you have to do is tone them, and they will come running to you because they are aware of what will happen if they fail to listen. As for teaching them it’s unacceptable to go after other animals, wait for the dog to go after them, and then shock them. They will figure it out VERY fast. Our dogs won’t even look at our chickens now. I hope this helps!
Once a dog kills or eats a fowl they are now a danger to the birds you have. Sad but a fact. Now Turkeys are aggressive they will themselves eat baby quail. Turkeys in the wild will also fight with owls. But... still once a dog tastes blood of a bird. It is extremely hard to make them stop.
I agree 💯. I hate to say it, but it might be time to rehome those two. Especially if you plan on having a proper farm setting with poultry for meat and eggs. The chickens may start to get too stressed out and their egg production will go down.
Seriously guys, think about a large size kennel just for them. You can fix it for them and everything. You can get everything you need for a reasonable price at The Tractor Supply store. There is NOTHING wrong with containing your animals. You also can make them a dog run cheap. Put the collars on when you let them have yard time. You’ve got good dogs,they just need more time and training. The shock collars will help, if you know exactly when to use them. I know you guys have spent a bundle without you even disclosing it. Anyone saying different is definitely showing their ignorance. Highly suggest if they are going be nick pickers, be smart about it. Take care
It’s OK to put your dogs in a dog pen when you’re not around or working. Hurting dogs and hurding working dogs are always in a locked up area like a kennel yard type where they have their own yard and they won’t attack other animals I would build their own area for when you can’t watch them and they can’t be around you. It is not inhumane
So sad Lowrider doesn’t do well with birds. Both boys are very sweet. You should find someone who can take them. It might make a difference if they’re fixed too.
My Husband cut his hand bad with a chain saw. Holding a branch with his other hand tried to cut the branch & it jumped & chewed up his fingers real bad. Boys had a pup & Ron hollered for the boys to grab him so he didn't lick up the blood. He said you take a chance of any animal that once they taste blood of something they will continue to go after them again just for that blood. We didn't want to take a chance because he was already protective over his food. Just chancy.
Listen, I love my collar. The collar beeps, buzzes or shock. It has worked for my Boykin Spaniel. So use your collars till you can find them a home…..best fix of all for your circumstances. Maybe take a picture and post the pups at Coops
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They have insulators to attach electric fence to pipe fence. We use it to keep our stallion off his corral panels.you could try it on the dog kennel in sure it would work
You might want to consider a dog muzzle for when you're not able to keep an eye on them or contain them. They aren't expensive and can save your birds from harm. I've muzzled my Cane Corso when he had to be around people or go to the vets and as long as they are able to breathe freely, they're safe. That could buy you time until you rehome them because if they go on a neighbor's property and go after their livestock it could prove fatal for them. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Sounds like you have some Turkey to eat 😂. Sorry to hear about your trouble. I know people with big dogs that are indoors in apartments all day, but they are well trained, very loved and spoiled and do just fine in a small space. A fully enclosed large kennel will do just fine. They are den animals and like smaller cozy spaces. They get plenty of exercise while you're around. Good Luck finding a solution!
Had that problem before with our dogs doing the same thing and my experience either the dog's go or no animals on the farm, really wouldn't be fair for the dogs to be cooped up all the time, sorry, just my opinion
We had to put a training collar on ours. We watched him but pretended not to look at him. We would catch him chasing a chicken and activated the shock collar with a no. It took 5 times. That was 10 1/2 years ago. Did not want to do it but we had to. P.S. there are huge chainlink kennels that have a chain link top as well. They are not going to climb out of it. Use when you leave or need them put up for a project that yhey need to stay away from. Then the rest of the time they can be free or in the big enclosure. Just an idea.
Do what you have to do. I was stressing two hours ago, about no Crockers until live Wednesday night, and this popped up. Thanks so much for this episode!
I would comment more, but, like today, there was no comment area. So, in order for me to comment, I'm doing it here. Danielle, I love your new hairdue.❤❤❤❤
We had a wonderful Blue Heeler named Chelsea. She was a rescue and we had no idea what we were going to be dealing with...we finally called our vet and he gave us what he called "the last ditch" training method. As our neighbors had not only 4 chickens they had 3 Yorkies. Chelsea thought it was her job to save the xhickens from the little dogs. Not a good plan... So we got a training collar and began training her with a leash and that darn collar. It worked after three days! Every time she was outside she had the leash and collar on and she was not happy. We had a pocket full of treats and started going near the yappers. When they began barking and she pulled we firmly say NO...and if she didn't stop we we say it again, third she got the noise from the collar along with a firm Sit! We only had to zap her once and she never bothered them again. Please try with Low and Stubs...you saved their lives and youLOVE them. They are worth the effort...
Wanted first to say I’ve really enjoyed your content the last few months. Ya all seem so much more relaxed and at peace. . As far as the dogs go .. they were abandoned dogs. One of the parents could have been an aggressive dog with other animals. Your goal in your homestead is to not have your dogs or chickens locked up and these dogs are herding dogs as you mentioned (yes I’ve had border collies and healers on a 200 cow farm) your use with them is not for herding it’s for loving on them. These types of dogs need a job. It’s in their DNA. If they aren’t being worked they will get bored and destructive. As pups they need hours of attention teaching them things and wearing them out so they don’t want to chase anything that will run from them. The Turkey probably fought back at them and they thought they were doing the right thing. I think for the sake of your farm life these dogs need a home where they can run free without other animals or a farm that needs them to herd cattle or sheep. You are not a failure on this. You saved these dogs and gave one another good home. I am certain you can find great homes for these two and be able to not feel guilty about having them locked up all if he time or worry about your other animals. They could fight with Breakfast and lose that battle which would be devastating for ya all. Seeing the other dogs free they will eventually try and chew or dig their way out cutting their teeth or hurting themselves. Best of luck!
Sorry to say it, but it would be best to rehome those pups. They serve no practical purpose on your farm and are now killing your animals. Brings me back to when you had Bandit and another female dog at the ranch when you were doing the "ranch rescue" series and the other dog killed all of your chickens. You had no choice but to rehome the other dog and it made life a lot easier. Living on a farm with animals and depending on those animals to provide you with meat and eggs does not mix well with bird killing dogs. You have such a large fan base rn, I'm sure that you can find someone local that would love to take them as family pets (not everyone has poultry and livestock). You should be proud to have saved them, and up till now cared for them. Keep up the great content. I've been a loyal subscriber since you won Dutch's contest and stand by your decisions. Love you both from Hawaii ❤
Hello Danielle and Jason. Sorry for the trouble with the digs. I used a shock collar on my dogs messing with my turkeys. After a few days I didn't have that problem anymore. Might want to try that. Hope you'll be able to keep them. Take care. ❤❤❤🫵🫵🫵
Shock collars would be the easiest way. Try getting a large ball for those pups. I’ve seen people use a ball for them to herd and they’ll go for hours and wear them out
All things in life are give and take, Jason. The pups are still young and learning. They are basically stubborn teenagers right now. Don't give up on training them just yet.
@jerryrogers9703 that is something that they have to decide for themselves. Jason recognizes that these pups are breeds that are herding animals. I had a border Collie that herded yard cats because I didn't have anything else. My guess, and it's ONLY a guess, is that Stubbs and Low were trying to herd the turkey and got too enthusiastic. If you remember, Jason also said that he was going to get rid of the turkeys with one or both going off to freezer camp. It's unfortunate the way that turkey was killed. If they remove the pups, that might be the best thing for them. If I didn't live almost 600 miles away, I would take them. But, one can not fault an animal for its basic instincts either.
I had chickens and two boxer dogs. It’s a problem, we decided to build a chicken run, it was fenced with chicken wire roof. Chickens happy, dogs a little frustrated.
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Too bad about the dogs, my dad had to re-home our dog, got 2 of the neighbor’s chickens, when we were young. Once they start the taste of blood, they never stop. The boys are sweet, but they would be better away from the birds. Good luck with finding them a new home. I love your channel.
Poultry fence for the chickens to "free range", and a kennel for the pooches...😮 Rehoming them isn't a bad thought, heelers/herders tend to get a little wild with livestock without the proper experienced dog there to show them how. They're just overly exuberant. Love ya'll ❤️
There have been many chickens kept in a run. Just give them plenty of room where the dogs cant get to them. No need to free range. Like someone else said, you will likely get other dogs, can't quarentee they won't go after birds also.
Danielle and Jason you guys will do the right thing I know you will and if they have to wear collars that’s fine you are trying to teach them not to harm the other animals love 💕 from Ohio Irene and god bless or put them in a cover enclosure pin
I think integrating your guard dogs with the rest of your dogs might have been the issue. They see themselves as part of the same pack and therefore won’t protect the chickens from them. I think the solution would be to separate them and train them. Then again I’ve had dogs whose prey drive can’t be trained away. Good luck.
I have a regular frig but watermelon does not keep cut in sealed containers for 3 days before it is not edible. So sad it is my favorite. Same with bananas, apples, , berries & oranges. Not sure what is up with our food but it is not good. They cost more & don't stay edible.
Your dogs are use to being able to run free and locking them up would really hurt them. I would fence in the chickens and turkeys before I locked the dogs up. I wouldn’t want the chickens or turkeys anywhere near my house or deck.
all you need is regular dog kennel fencing my son-in-law raised bird dogs for hunting birds wiid game Birds dog pen had concrete floor the pad had a 🕳️ hole for dealing with the 💩💩💩 the fence panels were ⛓️ chain link fence and tall dog was only kept in at night or when family not home other wise had fenced in yard
That doesn't keep free ranging birds, goats or other animals from coming into their wireless area. Not enough to keep their animals safe from themselves or each other, much less wild or strangers' animals.
You can usea soft muzzle while there loose , they can drink and eat they just can’t open there mouths wide enough to bite , people used to hate for us to use a cage
Just do whatever you think is best for your situation. Not popular, but if you feel fine with trapping animals for personal use, then it's not a stretch to lock the dogs down and if it's too much hassle, then don't feel bad about re-homing them.
We can not keep up with this economy! It is killing me just going to Walmart. What once was 80 dollar bill is 160 or more. I can not think about hiring someone to do fencing or building. Sorry people but if you vote to screw us again in November we will see the end of freedom to buy anything. Prayers for everyone
