Dogs and Chickens

Dogs and Chickens protection starts with neighbor dogs, family dogs, loose gates, and the false confidence that a familiar dog is always safe. The best fix is usually a tighter routine plus one or two physical weak-point repairs.

What to check first

• Separate dogs from chickens unless you have controlled, reliable supervision.
• Check gates and fence gaps from the dog’s side, not only the chicken side.
• Treat chasing as a serious risk even when the dog has not injured a bird yet.

Common mistakes

• Assuming a friendly dog understands chickens as flock members.
• Letting children manage dog-and-chicken introductions without adult control.
• Trusting a gate that can be nudged, pawed, or left open by mistake.

Related protection guides

Compare this with the predator-proof coop guide, nighttime security checklist, and common predator mistakes.

Bottom line

For dogs, the priority is preventing access: strong boundaries, closed gates, and no chance to test a weak run wall.