Dog Attack

[War Chicken]

If the authorities get involved, don't forget to mention that the dog was trying to bite you too.

If you need to keep the .22 locked, perhaps consider a sharp machete or long handled axe kept by the doorway.

 

[P-Funk]

OK. I have to tell this story - again. The mutt that lived across the street used to come over every Thursday to spread the contents of my recycle bin all over the street. That didn't bother me, as I love dogs. I just collected the contents and put them back in the bin for next week. When it came over and started killing my girls I got very upset. I walked over to his house to have a little chat. The wife answered the door and couldn't have cared less. The next day this incontinent little &^$#@!@ was trying to dig it's way into the barn. I went back across the street and told him I would just start shooting if the little *&T^#$^ ever showed his face anywhere near my girls again. He actually said 'now is not a good time to talk about my wife'. She died. At 40 years old. I suddenly felt really bad. Animal control took the mutt away anyway.

 

[Ole rooster]

Man o man. If a dog is killing your chickens who in their right mind would be pushing a camera shutter button instead of pulling a trigger. For one I know I wouldn't.

 

[P-Funk]

I didn't shoot the dog. I got a Decker Rat Terrier who is bred to kill foxes and neighbor dogs. Plus 2x4 wire around the existing fence. No dogs, no foxes, no damage so far. You can't tell by looking at him but he's just a baby and will get quite a bit larger. Plus he keeps my feet warm at night.

 

[dwhite]

Check the laws in your state, some are very slanted against dogs, in WA the law states if the dog is on your property and just chases livestock you can shoot and kill it. If a dog kills a domestic animal the owner of the dog has 48 hours to put the dog down, or the owner gets charged with a misdemeanor.

 

[drumstick diva]

Beautiful pup but, terriers have a very high prey drive - probably love chickens too.

 

[tinydancer87]

I don't know if I could have controlled myself enough to STOP beating the dog. Probably would have kept going until it was dead or someone pulled me off it.

There is nothing worse than seeing birds terrified and screaming as their being mauled. And the boys do their best to protect but it's hard to stop a rampaging dog.

After a dog attack, the birds act afraid and nervous for a while, it really affects them emotionally.

 

[chickengoe]

Had a similar problem with the neighbors dog. Dog just thinks she can jump the fence and terrorize my flock! After the second dead chicken, I politely told the neighbor, "I don't mind your dog in my yard as long as you don't mind me firing at your dog!" Instantly no more dog issue!

 

[idispatch4911]

GO GIRL!!!! GET THAT DOG! I probably would have done the same thing!

I'm a police dispatcher - It depends on your state, but in my state, it's not technically trespassing until you have officially been asked to leave (ie: signs posted on the property or the owner telling you directly to leave). For sure call the police and make a report, even just for information for next time when you DO get to kill that rat b--tard of a dog. If the other party is willing to sign a complaint and go to court, they could *maybe* get you for animal cruelty and reckless driving/ speeding. But usually, people aren't willing to do anything like go to court. And the officer can't ticket you for anything unless they actually see it themselves or have a witness willing to go to court.

Anyway, I'm tired of the neighbors dog for you! Do everything you can to make their life miserable so your chickens are safe! That's my advice!

 

[dainerra]

no need for photo documentation. call the Sheriff's office and tell them you need to make a report for property damage to livestock. Be sure to have them include in the report that it has happened before. They will talk to the owner of the dog and inform them of YOUR rights and also give them a bill for damages. Be sure not only to include the birds killed, but any expenses for replacing fencing or other damages from the dog.

Here, there is no leash law so it is legal for dogs to roam where ever. However, it is also legal for me to shoot them if I have good reason to believe that they are a danger to livestock. That's why I always file a report and include a description of the dog. That way, I don't have to wait until they start killing birds to shoot them. Of course, my neighbor down the street has killed about 20 dogs in the time I've lived here, so most of them don't show up more than once at my place. Now if we could just get the idiots to stop replacing them with more dogs then we might make some progress.

Be careful though. What you did (following the dog and then continuing to beat it) could get you at least a warning for animal cruelty. Next time, just shoot the dog and be done with it.