Alison M Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Thought other members might have problems with their dogs and chooks living in harmony. One of our German Shepherds spent all day lying by the eglu/run. We have sorted problem by installing an electronic fence system. You run a cable around the area you want to enclose e.g. Eglu and run, the dog wears an electronic collar and when he goes near the enclosure , the collar bleeps, if he tries to cross the wire or does not retreat within 2 seconds he receives a 2 second stimulus. Much better than an electric fence as you only get zapped if you are wearing a collar It has nw trained our dog he no longer has to wear the collar and now watches the chooks from a distance and doesn't bite at the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 That might be a real help for some people. Do you think it would work for teenage sons and fridges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 That might be a real help for some people. Do you think it would work for teenage sons and fridges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Do you think it would work for teenage sons and fridges? Great idea, Jane. But, I thought your sentence was going to say "teenage sons & foxes", so read it that you want to keep the evil fridge away from the Eglu! I have an evil fridge that blew up a few days ago so it was on my mind. I like the original dog training idea too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Evil Fridge Now, that's a first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I love my fridge - I just don't like the way it mysteriously empties when teenage offspring (and frequently their friends) are around. Perhaps I should go back to one of those fridge locks you get for toddlers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Or you could do what my Mum used to do and hide the nice things in the tumble dryer! I've found many a chicken breast in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I dare not ask about rates of food poisoning at your Mum's - but you seem to have survived Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 :lol:Desperate measures Gina, but I envisage accidentally tumbled chocolate or wine, too risky! But, I should go for the electric fence & collars, Jane! (Swiftly back on topic!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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