INTRODUCING BIRDS TO OTHER PETS If your chickens will be sharing the backyard with other pets, such as the family dog or cat, then these should be introduced and socialised gradually and under supervision. Once dogs have accepted the chickens as part of ‘their pack’ they will become quite protective of them, and help deter foxes and other predators. ADULT CHICKENS ARE TOO LARGE FOR MOST CATS TO CONSIDER AS PREY, AND ONCE THEIR INITIAL CURIOSITY HAS BEEN SATISFIED THEY WILL TYPICALLY IGNORE THE CHICKENS. THE CHOOK BOOK | 31