Hey speckledhen I too am sorry that both you and your hubby are going through this … something you obviously do not need.
As I said earlier, I am also right on your side with taking the measures you are to ensure the safety of your flock and Finn etc.
Due to the limitations you have, I wonder if it is worth taking the time for a drive around to your closest neighbours? This will give you the opportunity to suss out if the dogs happen to be on their property being their dogs or if not, if they have seen them also and/or know where the come from. If no luck on that score, you will have at least alerted your neighbours to their presence and you never know, you may be lucky enough to enlist their help in fixing the problem for good.
Your neighbours could be having the same problem you are and as you know, a problem shared is a problem halved. Also, if animal control are required, the more harassed witnesses, the better.
As I said earlier, I am also right on your side with taking the measures you are to ensure the safety of your flock and Finn etc.
Due to the limitations you have, I wonder if it is worth taking the time for a drive around to your closest neighbours? This will give you the opportunity to suss out if the dogs happen to be on their property being their dogs or if not, if they have seen them also and/or know where the come from. If no luck on that score, you will have at least alerted your neighbours to their presence and you never know, you may be lucky enough to enlist their help in fixing the problem for good.
Your neighbours could be having the same problem you are and as you know, a problem shared is a problem halved. Also, if animal control are required, the more harassed witnesses, the better.