My dog has killed five chickens over the last year - if they're loose and she get's loose it's over - every time. I can totally relate to frustration - I have had the dog for 10 years - and the chickens for 1.5 years - can I shoot her - nah - do I want to when she kills a chicken - yep - everytime. It's disturbing - and when you're upset - the whole "it's just a dog and you can't blame the dog for doing what a dog does thing" just doesn't help a person - and I'd be willing to bet that most of the folks that comfort you by saying such a thing never had a dog they loved kill chickens they love. Hang in there! I hope your Uncle enjoys his chickens - that won't be the last chicken story he has for sure!
