The Benefits of Having Chickens Around Horses | Steady Horse

🐔🐴 Our feathered friends help keep the barn clean, provide natural fly control, and even teach our horses to relax around unpredictable movement. It's all part of creating a calm and enriching environment at Steady Horse. #barnlife #chickensandhorses #steadyhorse

[@stephaniedavis7033]

When I first brought home my OTTB rescue, he would allow the chickens to eat his grain, too afraid to stand his ground - but now that grain is his (the whole handful LOL) and yes, chickens helped him work thru his fears - chickens & horses go together! thx 4 the share - blessings always & keep being kind!

[@steadyhorsetraining]

Awesome! 😊

[@HeadBroski]

Chickens also help keep the tick population down so keep that in mind if you live in an area with a ton of ticks.

[@Maggieandme]

My dog plays with my horse, nipping at her heels as she's lead to turn out. She does not react. I've felt like it's good desensitizing for her. Other people have rebuked me for allowing it, (even though I scold the dog, I'm not really "allowing" it), I feel like it's actually been a good thing. I have chickens around my horse also.