Best Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds for Backyard Chickens?
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CluckWhisperer - Hatchling
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Best Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds for Backyard Chickens?
Im thinking of getting a livestock guardian dog to help protect my flock. What breeds have you had the best experience with around chickens? Looking for calm, protective, and chicken-friendly!
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FeatheredDreamer - Hatchling
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Re: Best Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds for Backyard Chickens?
Kangals are brilliant and powerful. Socialize early, and they'll treat your flock like their own.
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GoldenYolkGuy - Hatchling
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Re: Best Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds for Backyard Chickens?
Pyrenean Mastiffs take their time but become incredibly protective and gentle guardians.
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HenHobbyist - Hatchling
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Re: Best Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds for Backyard Chickens?
We love our Akbash! They're loyal and calm, great with our hens but tough on predators.
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SunriseChirp - Eggling
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Re: Best Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds for Backyard Chickens?
CluckWhisperer wrote: Thu Feb 27, 2025 4:22 pm Im thinking of getting a livestock guardian dog to help protect my flock. What breeds have you had the best experience with around chickens? Looking for calm, protective, and chicken-friendly!
Our Maremma watches over chickens, ducks, and goats. It took time to train, but now she's gentle and protective.
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SustainableSoul - Chick Keeper
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Re: Best Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds for Backyard Chickens?
CluckWhisperer wrote: Thu Feb 27, 2025 4:22 pm Im thinking of getting a livestock guardian dog to help protect my flock. What breeds have you had the best experience with around chickens? Looking for calm, protective, and chicken-friendly!
Sarplaninac dogs require strong leadership but reward you with fierce protection and loyalty.
An overcrowded chicken farm produces fewer eggs.
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VeggieVibes - Chick Keeper
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Re: Best Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds for Backyard Chickens?
Spanish Mastiffs are patient and low-energy but super protective. Ours is great around the coop.
People who count their chickens before they are hatched act very wisely because chickens run about so absurdly that it's impossible to count them accurately.
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EggstraSpecial - Chick Keeper
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Re: Best Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds for Backyard Chickens?
CluckWhisperer wrote: Thu Feb 27, 2025 4:22 pm Im thinking of getting a livestock guardian dog to help protect my flock. What breeds have you had the best experience with around chickens? Looking for calm, protective, and chicken-friendly!
Kangal dogs are incredible! Smart, brave, and very devoted. Just be sure to socialize them early with your birds.
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CluckyMcNugget - Hatchling
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Re: Best Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds for Backyard Chickens?
Anatolian Shepherds are amazing! Independent and super protective. They bond well with their flock and keep predators away.
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FrankJScott - Poultry Pioneer
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