tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748292897162377145.post1020023816773420912..comments2023-07-30T03:27:06.816-04:00Comments on Restoring the Roost: RIP MargeMegan @ Restoring the Roosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665496470363819971noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748292897162377145.post-73550946666228040492011-02-21T17:33:30.382-05:002011-02-21T17:33:30.382-05:00Megan I'm not really sure which breed would be...Megan I'm not really sure which breed would be the best. I would think a breed without a strong prey drive as you don't want that instinct to get triggered by the chickens and have the dog end up attacking them. Maybe some type of sight hound would fill the bill. German Shepherd's were bred originally to be herders but, now are wonderful pets and very vigalant in protecting their home and its' contents. You could speak with a reputable GS breeder and ask them if they think that breed would be good for the job of guarding the chickens. You would definitely have to get a pup so it can grow up around the chickens and not see them as dinner. Good luck.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11354918124330592001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748292897162377145.post-78322691111521009412011-02-21T17:12:06.977-05:002011-02-21T17:12:06.977-05:00Hi Patsy! No, we don't have a dog but we had t...Hi Patsy! No, we don't have a dog but we had thought of maybe getting one-however, it would have to be an outside dog because my husband is allergic. We also don't have a fenced in yard. Are certain breeds best for poultry? Maybe sheepdogs or Great Pyrenees? Thanks for stopping by :)Megan @ Restoring the Roosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665496470363819971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748292897162377145.post-75211290483765180492011-02-21T16:43:21.061-05:002011-02-21T16:43:21.061-05:00I know these are old posts about the chickens but ...I know these are old posts about the chickens but this is my first time seeing them. I'm so sorry to hear about your Marge being attacked. That's horrible. I was going to ask if you had a dog. If you had a dog who was trained to get along with the chickens, no birds of prey would bother them or if they attempted to, the dog would defend them.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11354918124330592001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748292897162377145.post-36996669924368169812010-11-20T20:56:11.921-05:002010-11-20T20:56:11.921-05:00Megan, I'm so sorry to hear about Marge. Heart...Megan, I'm so sorry to hear about Marge. Heartbreaking! I've lost some over the years when I let them free range as well; usually to bobcats or coyotes. Eventually, I restricted the "range" so that it wasn't quite so broad. Still no guarantees, but it seems safer. Don't let the loss discourage you though. It's so worth it to have these wonderful birds!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564840073358020600noreply@blogger.com