buttercup was grabbed off the fence

[BowChickaBow]

Well they will fight her, but don't act so scared.Fighting happens because the hen is trespassing and is unknown.Fighting will stop soon.I would just put her in at night then check on them in the morning.Hope i helped. If you want you can check out my thread ALL about CHICKENS!It tells some things.Putting her in a pen next to them so they fight threw fencing which this prevents feather loss and blood,scars etc.Also letting them free range and giving them treats will keep them busy from fighting.I sometimes just throw them in and let them fight it out.But I will sometimes give them treats.This year I let the new hens out of the dog pens and into the coop yard first.then their breakfeast was ready.Everyone ran out.About 5 minutes later they notice the hens.If this hen doesn't defend nor eat or drink she's probably stressed.Stress can kill them.I would take her out get to know her make her feel loved then try putting her back.Sorry for your loss!Hope i helped once more!

Thanks... I'm still in shock I think, just in a funk

 

[troy4]

Thanks... I'm still in shock I think, just in a funk

Do you live anywhere in Bates County?There's a hatchery dude somewhere in the county.I do live there.Umm not sure if he's local though.

 

[troy4]

I'd let them know.and know they should pay MORE attention to that dog.

 

[BowChickaBow]

Do you live anywhere in Bates County?There's a hatchery dude somewhere in the county.I do live there.Umm not sure if he's local though.

No, I live in riverside county, down in temecula

 

[bobbi-j]

Im a little puzzled by this response. I dont wish to heap any blame on anyone, especially under such sad circumstances, however, we are all responsible for keeping all of our animals safe.

Given this dog was able to get at this bird while in the confines of his own yard, the blame can only go one way. The neighbour is not at fault, their dog was secured on their own property and they have a right to let him roam as well as we do to let our birds free range.

now, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of this bird, but try to learn from this horrible experience. Either confine the birds, adjust the fence to prevent them getting up on top, or clip wings. And as iwiw60 has said, ensure the fence is extra secure, it is likley the dog will now try enter your property.

Should this have happened

I tend to agree - you can't really blame the dog when he was on his own side of the fence, no matter how neglectful the owners are, or how nasty the dog is. It sounds like you have a solution to that problem, though, so I'll stop here.

 

[Papas Chickens]

No, I live in riverside county, down in temecula

I know where you are i lived in Beaumont for a couple years.