Great Pyrenees and Chickens

[Sasha1/2]

Thanks for the info. This thread has been very helpful. Sasha doesn't seem to be chasing the pullets, but she is very interested in cleaning up after them and does try to get into the run with them; she could damage the fence. Our Pit Bull who is older frequently tattles on her. He has no interest in the birds, just in keeping Sasha in line. I'll start deworming both of them more often now that we have chickens.

[Espinay]

Yes, supervision and separation are the keys when they are puppies through to teenagers. At this age they will often be tempted to play and you need to be around to nip it in the bud straight away. If they chase and you are not there to correct it they learn the game is fun and rewarding. You want to be there to teach them it is NOT. I have the dogs living side by side with the chickens. In fact I currently have an 11 week old pup in a run on her own for part of the day with chickens for company in the run next door to her. She also currently goes on lead with me into the pens just to look and be around the birds. When they get a little older, they are supervised off lead. Here is a good article: http://www.anatoliandog.org/poultry.htm
Oh yes, and eating bird poo is a given LOL!