r/animalid • u/f_crick • Sep 23 '24

Darn thing ate our favorite chicken 🐯🐱 UNKNOWN FELINE 🐱🐯

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Spotted them here coming back for more right in the middle of the day.

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u/zombie-cat420 Sep 23 '24

If I were you I’d consider getting a livestock guardian dog like a Great Pyrenees, maremma, or really any sheepdog

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u/ArtisticDragonKing Sep 24 '24

I really don't see how reccomending a high energy and difficult breed is the best option. It's great in theory, but they take a lot of training, time, money, and you have to put in more energy than you think to ensure they are healthy.

This is really, really bad to just reccomend first. OP would have to change their entire day-to-day routine and research a lot more before considering this.

A simple cost/energy effective solution is some good ole wolf urine and securing a safer free roam spot.

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u/zombie-cat420 Sep 24 '24

I think it goes without saying that working dogs require proper training, hence why I say it’s just something they should consider. LGD are almost essential for large flocks of 20+ birds, and in my experience are worth the time and money spent on training. Now if op only has like 5 chickens or something that’s a completely different story