dog attacks

[ncgnance]

Sometimes dogs "run away from home" and are never seen again....

 

[Bawkadoodledoo]

hmm and maybe their carcass gets dumped in your lawn soil by angels, just a coincidence!

 

[cindydj]

I understand your pain.....I have lost several chickens to neighbors dogs lately. It really upsets me that I am now paying to build a better dogs proof fence to keep THEIR dogs out of MY yard! I have some hens that free range and I know it is a price I will always pay. But this last Friday a neighbors mama dog got my only splash silkie, and I thought she was in a dog proof area but these poor idiots only come out and feed at their rural place once a week and that dog has nine pups and she is starving.....

I would definately let the sherriff know just incase more comes of it....

I have done the three S's a few times also.....

 

[CarlaRiggs]

Jag,

Arizona has laws like everyone else. Might does not make right according to the law. I wouldn't threaten the dog anymore. In case something happens to it, you wouldn't want to be blamed.
Report the attack/loss Monday morning. It's always best to leave a paper trail in a situation like this.
The higher fence most likely will not keep the dog away from your chickens. Are you able to keep the birds in an electrified area?

Good luck to you.

Carla

 

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[panner123]

Now Mr. Rooster, is that reply for the dog or the owner?

 

[CritterHill]

Quote:
Of course not! You carry a pistol...

 

[ivan3]

Well, like normal people I don't carry a shotgun around with me while doing my weekend projects

Well, true, I too find a shotgun a bit noisy and indiscriminate

Welcome. Sorry to hear about your girls.

I'd just like to expand a bit on what has already been suggested:

1. There is no substitue for knowing your state/county/local laws (check the statutes/ordinances/etc. and then call those agencies responsible for discharging those laws). Make sure you get the name of the person you speak with - if they'll let you record the conversation do so, otherwise memorialize the conversation in writing immediately (the person with the `best' story, i.e., most accurate, usually takes the day). Find out precisely what actions you are allowed to take. If the situation goes south and the cops are called, I can almost guarantee they will not be able to quote the law (you will), and you'll have documentation.

2. Maintain a complete record (with receipts) of everything purchased for your flock. Depending on the laws in your state, it might be possible to intiate a civil action to seek damages for the neighbor's depriving you of the right to use and enjoy your property.
Whereas the most you might receive in small claims court will be the replacement cost for the birds

3. Video surveillance is getting cheap, even an old CCTV camera (doesn't have to work) placed under the eaves and aimed at the backyard (in a position the neighbor's can see) is intimidating.

4. Do not discuss anything with the dog's owner, in person, without a witness and your pad of paper and pen. I can say, from personal experience, this makes the other person very nervous (be it County offical/cop/dog owner).

I wish you the best of luck and, again, sorry about your girls. Stick to your guns and, eventually, everyone in the area will realize that your place is not a KFC where the meals are served up alive and screaming to sate the appetite of, and provide amusement for, their vermin.​

 

[rufus]

I understand your situation. What county are you in? Getting animal control to do anything is practically impossible unless the animal is threatening people, or you happen to be someone with a bit of influence.

What breed is the dog? It maybe worth a thousand dollars, but I bet they haven't had the dog to the vet for all of it's shots.

Find yourself a mutt with parvo and let it contaminate the fence line. This is a terrible thing to do to the animal, but it solves your problem.

Sometimes nice people have to do really terrible things.

Rufus

 

[raindrop]

Next time you find the dog in your yard, take pictures, put it in your car/truck, take it down to animal control or call them and let the rest of the story just take its course. This may be more difficult at this point since your neighbors are obviously idiots and know their dog goes to your place, but maybe this would help some other time down the line.
It really helps to know your local animal control laws. In rural areas where I live, you can shoot any dog molesting your livestock. Not so in the suburbs so you wouldn't want to get into that maybe.
Sorry this is happening.