vfw Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I’m am considering purchasing the omelet chicken fencing for my 4 chooks to seperate them (and give them a good run) from my dog (a JRX) who shows too greater an interest in the chooks. Does anyone have any experience in whether the Omlet fencing will keep out a small (but at times determined) dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Have not used it myself, but the netting and poles are quite flexible. You would need to pin the underside in the ground well. Have you tried leash training him around the chickens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 If it’s determined / a terrier I think you’d need electrified netting to be certain of keeping him out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monic Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 HI, I'm new to this forum but have 3 chickens and 2 JRT Jack and Ginger, they are rescued dogs, so came with some baggage, especially Jack the nervous and mischievous one. Jacks first reaction while meeting the girls was: trembling and liking lips (which is sign of nervousness. No I’m going to eat you😉) Jack was trained for about a week, to be around the girls. There was another week of supervision and the introduction was complete, he never touched them, I believe he actually respects their space, if anything he bothers them on occasion for a play, as he thinks if fun when they chase him. We started Jacks introduction to a chickens after sniffing girls run and coop, with my head hen Browni, on my lap and Jack on the lead. 20min with treats and reward every time he calmed down and he was able to sniff Browni just a inch a way, we repeated this exercise few more times during the week. The aim of this training for us, was to make my dog understand that the girls are as important as he is and you do not touch it EVER!!! Well, he got it. Have faith in your pooch, he is naturally interested in them but he will learn fast when the boundary is if you guide him. Oh... I have one rule if everyone is free ranging in the garden. The chickens are alway right 😉 so Jack in send away if there is any commotion. Hope that can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Personally, I wouldn't bank on it keeping out a determined terrierist. I have 2 lurchers - like the JRT, they are bred to kill and it's what I use them for. I pop the hens in the run if I want to le tthe dogs out. Simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 It does depend on the dog. My mums old Jack Russell wouldn’t harm her chickens at all even if they got out or she got in. Her current dog - a Jack Russell / Border Terrier cross and trained ratter (Buffy the Rat Slayer) has nearly killed one in the past and it’s only the electric fence that prevents her from actually doing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
