What breed of dog should I get to guard chickens?
What breed of dog should I get to guard chickens? Dog Breed Discussions
I know not to get a herding dog because they will harass the hens until they don't lay. It will need to be large enough to deter medium predators and I know we have a cougar in the area. People have been seeing her around for the past few years. She has never gone after live stock but we have found deer and feral pigs that she has gotten.I just need a dog that can guard, but be trained not to go after the chickens or cats.I'm not getting a puppy. I'm getting an older one that is at least 2 years old and already trained.The cougar has never gone after live stock. I just want a dog that can handle being threatened just in case. I'm more worried about raccoons and coyotes.