Our closest neighbor isn’t like just outside our door but we can see each other’s houses through the trees and we have paths through the woods so we can visit without having to get in the car and drive.
Their dog, Jack, either wants to be friends with the chickens or he wants a chicken dinner. I think he’s just looking for a playmate.
The fence is pretty secure and about the only way he could get in would be by digging under and he isn’t unattended long enough to do that. Jack is an inside dog and he’s only out with them, but the chickens definitely are a big attraction for him.
The chickens obviously aren’t bothered by him. There’s about 1.25 acres inside that fence and they’re right down there by him. He doesn’t run around the fence barking or chasing them. He’s pretty content to sit and watch . . at least for now.
Cynthia says
How are speck and Rita with the neighbor dog?
danielle nabozny says
Maybe he is just trying to figure out what they are!!!
barbara says
chicken soap-opera tv. he can’t wait for the next installment.
Rebecca in SoCal says
He looks like a kid looking through a playground fence! It does look like it’s entertaining for him, though.
Paula says
I had an English Springer Spaniel who would carry my speckled hens around in his mouth without hurting them. They didn’t seem to mind.
Teri says
Do you have to worry about wild predators (or hawks) getting your chickens?