laralou Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 we have three chickens and they poo all over the garden but then my dog comes along and eats it? i was wondering if this is normal behavior, if its safe or should we stop him doing it? thankyouxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlehenny Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I don't have a dog but I have 2 cats that want nothing to do with our 4 hens ... however, my next door neighbour's cat seems fascinated with our chicken poo and has been known to scoff it down only to return home to (thankfully!) her kitchen and sick it up all over her floor - lovely!! Obviously I have to offer some lovely home produced eggs as an apology!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Jasper my Weimaraner seems to enjoy it too, especially when it's got a feather or two stuck to it I tried to stop him but he still does it and it doesn't seem to do him any harm. I can't imagine it being too tasty but it's less for me to clean up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alet_chicken Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Our two greyhounds can't get enough of the stuff either. It's perfectly normal, apparently Not sure whether it's good for them or not, but they have been doing it for years, are in perfect health, and I'm not sure how I would be able to keep them from doing it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 A doggie delicacy, especially the stick to the roof of your mouth ones Mine frequently seeks out chicken poo depending on it's consistency and whiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Re: My dog is eating my chickens poo?! by Chucky Mama » Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:16 pm A doggie delicacy, especially the stick to the roof of your mouth ones Mine frequently seeks out chicken poo depending on it's consistency and whiff ewwww hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Yup. Situation normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie50 Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 very normal doggy behaviour I console myself with the fact that the chicken poo is good for the veggie so must be good for the dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I've never been more glad that I don't own a dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 You're missing out on lots of lovely doggie kisses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 *Shudder* The thought of being slobbered on by a dog with chicken poo stuck to the roof of its mouth is fair putting me off my crossword puzzle. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casiraghiegg Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 My chickens ate my cats sick the first day I let them free range - until I hurriedly covered it with a bowl and they were NOT happy. So much for keeping them off meat! Please forgive me as this was a week in to having them and I didn't realise they can be a revolting as my cats I now make sure that they don't get the opportunity. I've had them 4 weeks and they are fab . All are now laying although Betty seems to lay a giant double egg every couple of days at the moment (I'll post pics) but doesn't seem to mind. Does anyone know why this is? Caroline Betty Gladys Pearl Ruby Maddie, Kitty & Milly the cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 * Note to self. When staying with casiraghiegg, decline offer of cereal in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Years ago we had the opposite problem. Our chickens ate dog poo. They would chase the dog around the garden, hoping for a treat. We never fancied eating eggs back then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 enough!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezra Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I have had my chickens for two weeks and I must admit I had no idea how much they pooed! They also seem to save their yuckiest for when I let them out of the run to free range. I think you dog owners are very lucky as I would love to have something to hoover it up rather than walk around the garden with a scoop and a plastic bag!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 My new cocker spaniel pup is obsessed with eating the chicken poo, i do try to stop him if i see him but it hasnt done any harm to him. My lab isnt interested in it at all though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 rather than walk around the garden with a scoop and a plastic bag!! I use a cat litter scoop to flick it into a trug, it then goes into the compost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annettec Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 My dog is a nightmare and will do anything to get to a poo and is then often sick !!! He also loves their pellets too and drives me made when he gets into the WIR helps himself to poo and pellets and is then violently sick in the playroom never outside !!! Normal behaviour apparentley ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezra Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I use a cat litter scoop to flick it into a trug, it then goes into the compost. I dont have a composter yet but it is on my list of 'things to do'. It seems to be an essential item if you keep chickens! The trouble is I dont have much of a garden to use it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Dogs love chicken poo!!! Its like truffles to them - just don't let then lick you afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casiraghiegg Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Hey Egluntyne - its a plastic bowl kept only for garden things. I promise I'm not that bad at hygiene ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Just teasing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
