clunky Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 hello everybody thank you for your help so far l would be grateful if anybody could advise me Izzy is a six month old Jack Russell (Susie is a 8 year old jack russell) Izzy has a thing with the chickens she likes to smell right into their feathers even their bum now l don't think she would hurt them but tibbles rhode island red cross sussex is freaked out by it as is lady dorothy buff orphington tibbles runs away so izzy chases her thinking its a game dory and moony Speckledys don't take any notice and let her sniff. Dory (speckledy)has a little bump at the back near her tail is that a gland of some sort as she seems to be nibbling it. Lady dorothy is sneezing only a couple of times l have ordered something from omlet (total bill £85 well you know i need this l need that and hey £85 later) any ideas in the meantime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 could Dory's little lump be a small prolapse - is she laying? I haven't come across this but it does happen when they're egg laying gear gets pushed out with the egg. I t sohould be gently replaced. If they start pecking and fussing it can be really nasty I thin (some one else will be along in a minute). My girls peck the dog if she gets too close. Rosie is 12 and takes little notice of them except for the occasional frisk after them. My sisters younger and more boisterous Afghan rescue dog who is mostly wild is not chicken friendly in any way. They have to be kept int he run for their own protection. I would recommend keeping the dogs apart form the chickens and taking a look at the little lumpy bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I think the bump she is nibbling at the base of her tail feathers is the oil gland they use for cleaning/preening their feathers. If it's on her back not below her tail near her vent. Can't help with anything else tho, except maybe you could use a water pistol on Izzy whenever she starts sniffing the hens? Sorry, I'm not really a dog person, I'm sure someone else will be along soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 The little lump does sound like the preen gland. They nibble it then use the oil to smooth and clean their feathers. Terriers can be difficult with chickens. My westie is great with them, but typically terrier, he will run after them if they jump or flap. They will follow their instincts. But Dennis is 9 years old and I only have to tell him no and he comes straight back. He knows that the chooks are for guarding but the woodpigeon is fair game (as if ). I would be cautious with a younger dog though, unless you are very sure he won't overstep the mark. Did you order citricidal from Omlet? It is very good for sneezy chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 my chickens attack my MIL'S jack russell ! so i have to keep them seperate. A gradual introduction on a lead with lots of firm commands should hopefully make things easier, but as snowy says terriers are terriers and they always like small fluffy things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clunky Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Thanks will try the water pistol method should be fun meantime trying to keep her seperate from chickens have just ordered Foxwatch as fox took previous chickens (RIP Henrietta Marshy Rory) so according to website it will deter cats dogs etc so in the meantime she will have to learn NO. Have ordered Citredal from Omlet but delivery is not until 11th Feb. I think it is an oil gland it is quite raised is this norma? Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clunky Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Sorry forgot to say Dory has not started laying yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
