I have been raising chickens for over 2 years now, I'm still a newbie, I know. Until recently I lost only a couple birds a season due to wild predators, and that is reasonable since I let my birds forage and I normally have 30 or more chickens. I've seen bob cats, coyotes, skunks and possums since we moved here. The last month I have lost six chickens, and no longer have extra roos any more, due to a neighbors dog. He got my senior rooster, a big Speckled Sussex that was nearly 3 years old. The feather trail was heartbreaking, from my front porch to the property line. Anyway, right now I keep the hens in during the morning hours, seems the dogs are lazy and go home in the afternoon.
What I need is suggestions for a gun. I basically have no experience with them, so I know once we purchase one, I will spend hours in target practice. Since I have reached this point, I want to know I will hit my target. Two requirements: the weapon is light and it does not have a brutal kickback. I have arthritis in my shoulders, hands and wrists. I also don't want to spend $$$. I am looking for a mid priced weapon. I have all intention of killing the dogs that come on my property and threaten my chickens. The sheriff will investigate and haul off the carcass. I have no intention on trapping them, animal control won't take them if I have trapped them and at this point, the neighbors I have spoken w/ told me to kill the dogs. Oh well, I am rambling.
Thanks for your suggestions
What I need is suggestions for a gun. I basically have no experience with them, so I know once we purchase one, I will spend hours in target practice. Since I have reached this point, I want to know I will hit my target. Two requirements: the weapon is light and it does not have a brutal kickback. I have arthritis in my shoulders, hands and wrists. I also don't want to spend $$$. I am looking for a mid priced weapon. I have all intention of killing the dogs that come on my property and threaten my chickens. The sheriff will investigate and haul off the carcass. I have no intention on trapping them, animal control won't take them if I have trapped them and at this point, the neighbors I have spoken w/ told me to kill the dogs. Oh well, I am rambling.
Thanks for your suggestions