37 chickens dead

[dianneS]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Can I ask what breed the dogs are? I'm just wondering because I'm considering a livestock guardian dog and I know that even they are capable of killing if not trained.

Sorry again for your loss.

 

[twentynine]

Let me get this straight your own dogs killed 37 of your own chickens?

And you still got the dogs?

If it would have been a nieghbor's dogs you would have called the law, or shot the dogs, or atleast taken a proactive action to prevent further loss.

A chicken killer is a chicken killer, whether it is your dog or the nieghbor's.

Do away with the problem, your dogs. Or: if the dogs are that important get rid of the chickens, obviously having both ain't working out.

Putting it all off on the husband, doesn't change facts. You could have done something yourself.

 

[wildorchid053]

after the pain lessens i think you and your husband need to get together and draw up plans for your new fort knox.. together you can do anything.. i am sure he feels like sh....t because he hurt you so bad. even though it was an accident..and you both know what needs to be done to strenghten your area.. gl and soooo sorry this had to happen to you both

 

[McCord6]

I didn't have the problem with chickens, since the ones in the incubator are my first, but I did have that problem with my PIGS! I had 2 BEAUTIFUL piglets that hubby and I got from the flea market. I didn't have them for a week and 2 of my dogs killed them both. My brother in law, age 14, found them both dead and found the 2 dogs in the pen. We took them to the pound instantly. Once a dog tastes blood, expecially hounds and pitt bulls, they are instant killers and will not stop.
Hubby says that the chickens/pigs/horses/else are more important then the dogs. If they "earn their living" (his words), then they are more important.


Sorry for your lost.

 

[Bizzybirdy]

You probably need to get rid of the dogs since they killed ALL those chickens! If it had been one or two maybe there would be hope but it is not fair to the helpless chix to let it happen again, and it will!!

And I truly hope your husband is really sorry. I was married to an animal hater that used to "accidently" let awful things "happen" to my pets. I found out and couldn't get rid of him fast enough, actually caught him trying to stick a screwdriver into one of my pet cats.

 

[chickenlittle32]

I am so sorry that this has happened. I have been there as well.

IMHO, if you can train the dogs...they can change. I have 2 boxers that once got into the run and killed a some of our chickens...years ago. We didn't hit or beat the dogs at all. That's not their fault, they weren't trained. We started training them to listen to us...and that the chickens, etc are not something to chase and kill. We would walk with them into the run, and if they'd go to even smell the chickens, geese, ducks, or turkeys, we'd tell them "LEAVE IT" or "NO". It took about 6 months or so, until I felt comfortable enough that I could actually allow them into the run and not worry as much...it takes time but it could be done. Takes alot of patience.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

 

[The Vail Benton"s]

Tennessee, I'm so sorry for your loss.

And I understand your heartbreak and frustration.

 

[PortageGirl]

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This is a tried and true often successful, sometimes not successful method. I hesitated to bring it up, but I’d do it in a heartbeat. My friend’s grandfather did it with a cattle dog they had when we were kids… the dog was a working dog, she was necessary on the farm, cows needed to be handled, so they weren’t going to kill her, the chickens were staying, they provided eggs and some meat for 4 families on the farm. The hen was tied up by neck to legs up tight around the dog’s neck, she wore it till it rotted off. Poor girl was so ashamed of herself the whole time, it was sort of a two pronged punishment, cause she hated wearing it and she was shunned by all the people she loved due to the reeking stink of the thing by the time it was all said and done.

I expect lots of people here will be horrified by this, but this is what old timers did for centuries if shooting the dog was not an option.

 

[redhen]

I'm so very sorry that this happend. And, you are VERY right to be furious at your DH...i dont even know how i'd handle that situation..it wouldnt be pretty..thats all i know. You told him it needed fixing...he didnt do it and let the dogs out anyways to kill the birds..

 

[Troyerbuilding]

What? They are chickens! The husband vowed his life to her. They need to talk it over, but to say he had little regard? It was a mistake! I am sure you made one before. Remember, it is not the outcome that measures the mistake, it is the intent. I am sure he did not intend on having your chickens killed. If he did, then you need to spend more time with your husband than your chickens, he would be jealous.

Chickens ARE replaceable. That is why God designed them to lay eggs. The husband is not. They are all stupid at their own times. Wait... that includes ME!

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