Horriable, Horriable Day

[Lacey1988]

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Funny you mentioned that my mother and me are going to put an electric fence around it today

 

[flyboy129]

Get a good strong electric fence when u put it up. Be sure to drive the ground rod DEEP. Depending on how moist your ground is, 4+ feet isn't uncommon. Sorry that you have crummy neighbors. Check to see if your state or county has a leash law. If so, you are allowed to take more extreme measures to protect livestock. Always use the proper channels first. Notifying owner, cops, etc. so there is a record of incidents and warnings before eliminating the threat. Sorry if I seem harsh by saying that, but my tolerance of uncaring dog owners is very low. Another option is to get a local animal rights group to help. (Especially a dog rescue organization) They might be able to seize the dog and send it to a truely caring owner.

 

[Snowygirl]

i'm so sorry!!!!

 

[vnploveschickens]

I'm so sorry for your losses. Luckily, you still have Molly.

 

[Tartannik]

Sorry for your loss, i too feel your pain. Three of my chickens have been malued by dogs, all on different occasions and all by the same families dogs!!! Theu have admitted to it and gave me money to replace one of them. I also have never seen them without a lead since which is good but people don't understand how attached we get to our chickens!!
Big hugs for you

 

[Lacey1988]

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Don't worry we have one that was used for horses.I doubt we have a leash law around here I live in the boon docks, in the deep south of Mississippi it isn't many animal rules here lol. The nearest animal rescue around here is 40 miles

 

[MEchickenfarmer33]

oh no thats horrible i would find the dog owners and make them buy you two new chickens and new baby chicks. so sorry

 

[dancingsquirrel]

Sorry for your loss. Your Molly is adorable. Three cheers for your electric fence!

 

[dainerra]

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Don't worry we have one that was used for horses.I doubt we have a leash law around here I live in the boon docks, in the deep south of Mississippi it isn't many animal rules here lol. The nearest animal rescue around here is 40 miles

don't need a leash law to be allowed to shoot dogs harassing livestock. In Mississippi, all the dog has to do is CHASE livestock; you don't even have to wait for an actual attack.

§ 95-5-19. Dog endangering poultry or livestock

The owner, or the immediate family, employee or agent of the owner, of any poultry or livestock, including cattle, horses, mules, jacks, jennets, sheep, goats and hogs, may kill any dog in the act of chasing or killing any such poultry or livestock, and any such person shall not be liable therefor to the owner of the dog.

CREDIT(S)

Laws 1983, Ch. 374, § 1; Laws 1985, Ch. 377, § 1, eff. July 1, 1985.
§ 95-5-21. Owner liable, dog injuring animals

If any dog shall kill or injure any poultry or any livestock, including cattle, horses, mules, jacks, jennets, sheep, goats and hogs, the owner of the dog shall pay to the owner of such poultry or livestock any loss suffered as a result of such injury and the value of the poultry or livestock killed and all costs of collection, including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

CREDIT(S)

Laws 1956, Ch. 242, § 1; Laws 1983, Ch. 374, § 2, eff. July 1, 1983.

 

[flyboy129]

Awesome! I would guess that most states have some kind of provision for livestock then. Best research it and have it in writing if a dog owner wants answers.