how to cover your rear when dh shoots the neighbors dog? pre-emptive?

[Eggseronious]

Let's start out with the chicken! They have very little defence about them. Its up to you to protect them. Now the dogs! 99.9999% of owners dont care about them or they would do a better job of controlling them. Now this dog thing can pretty nasty sometimes. Barns have been burned, fences have been cut; cars, trucks, and tractors have been vandalized. Even human lives have been lost. The note thing is being nice, but I have my doubts about it and it will give you away when something happens. The best thing for you to do is DO IT, and bury it!

AND TELL NO ONE!

 

[wishin4chicken]

The website "The Farm at Morrison Corner" was a wonderful recommendation for problems with chicken-killing neighbor dogs. Check it out:

http://www.gatewaytovermont.com/thefarm/chickenfaq.htm

 

[Finn]

Quit being so PC about this,most of these people that own dogs that run are idiots who just have a dog to say they own one and could care less about them, if they can't contain them then tough s#@%, go to your neighbors and tell them nicely face to face about the situation at hand...and if the dogs are going to be a problem,then being the nice person you are, you'll bring back their dead dog for the kids to bury,but then again maybe we ought to shoot thee owners in thee a$$ for being bad dog custodians, and swat the dog with a rolled up newspaper (sunday edition of course).

 

[MaryT]

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I can tell you from long experience with stray and other rescue dogs that bbs DO penetrate. There are many many dogs out there carrying bbs (and/or air rifle or shotgun pellets) under their skin. They rarely cause any serious problems long term.

I am not so sure about that , Our neighbors kid was shooting our cat, The cat had a serious infection and it seemed everytime we would get him cleared up from one bb shot that caused infection there would be another , That cat died from his last infection.

 

[Davaroo]

The website "The Farm at Morrison Corner" was a wonderful recommendation for problems with chicken-killing neighbor dogs. Check it out:

http://www.gatewaytovermont.com/thefarm/chickenfaq.htm

Good advice at this site. It would do in many situations.

I prefer the preemptive approach, and would talk to your neighbors first - see, the operative word there being neighbor. Try to be a good one, yourself.

Know the law and your rights. Make the call to the LE folks and get a record of it.

Dont come off as a bloodthirsty maniac with a gun.

Fences. Did we say that already?

When all this reaonable precaution has failed, do what you must. It's like that.​

 

[Buff Hooligans]

This whole thread and many others like it, make me really glad we have a nice big chicken run attached to our coop.

That's always an option if you want to avoid the hassles and issues described in the last 7 pages.

 

[deb1]

Where I live there is no leash law and dogs are always coming on my property. I've taken a couple of the dogs to the pounds because they appeared underfed, so I guessed that they were strays.

My county's animal control website had this to say about unleashed dogs:

What are my rights if a dog comes on my property and growls at me?

A. This is a serious matter. First, if at all possible, shoo the dog away
(spray water, yell), or try to avoid the animal. Second, are you luring the dog onto your property? Do you have a female dog in heat or do you place food outside for your pets? The laws covering self defense do apply, but remember, if you shoot a dog, you may be arrested, you may be charged with cruelty, or you may end up in court.

So, if I shot a stray dog there is the chance that I could be charged and arrested.

I have chosen to spend the money to fence my property. No, it isn't fair. But I want my kids to be able to play outside without worrying that someone's dog will attack them.

Now that we are considering getting chickens once again(we had some when we lived in Iowa), I will probably add a hot wire to my fence just for added protection.

 

[dixygirl]

One day i was in the back stroking my horse when the hairs stood up on my skin. I felt something but heard nothing. I could just feel that something was amiss. So I started looking all around to see what it was I walked toward the front and saw a beautiful white dog entering the driveway. By the time I got to the front he was jumping all over my peacock cage. It did not disturb me because I knew it was very unlikely that he would get in because of how we made it.

I shooed the dog off. As he obeyed me and walked out the driveway, he had his tail between his legs and was hunching over looking very sad. I decided to call him back, and he came back. I went and got a rope and leashed him and carried him inside. Once I examined him I realized that he was skin and bones. If you passed your fingers over his back you could feel every rib indention. I gave him most of my thanksgiving bird, and he devoured it without even chewing. Also, he was filthy. He looked almost light brown though he turned out to be snow white once I bathed him. He has been with me now nearly a year and is now plump and happy.

To make a long story short, if my run for my peacocks was not strong, when this visitor came by, my dear feathered friends would have been dead. So we each have to do our own part. Not only do the neighbors need to keep their dog on their property but you need to secure your chickens too.
If you don't have them secured, unfortunately you have to take your lumps because anything can happen.

I would go over and see the neighbor.... crying and distraught. I would tell them that their dog just attacked your daughter, niece, grandaughter or whatever little female. And your husband came with the shot gun and scared him away. Tell them that he wants to shoot the dog if it comes anywhere near again but you cried and said no, don't do it. Ask them if they don't have a dog that looks like that one. Say "omg i hope it is not yours!"

Say "Listen, i am on your side, I don't want him to shoot your dog so you should really lock it up really tight because I can't stop him from shooting it if it comes around again and my husband gets in a rage.... I can't do anything!. "
Say " oh i am so scared! i don't want anything to happen to your dog. Please he didn't want me to tell you but I had to tell you what he is going to do so you could keep the dog hidden, or at least in your yard."

Give her a hug and let a tear roll down your cheeks. Say i had to let you know and leave.


If done right you can keep good will with your neighbors and get them to see how it is in their own interest to keep the dog in.

Good luck doing theatrics with the neighbor.

 

[Solsken Farm]

I could not live with the anxiety of when someone's dog was going to get loose. Accidents do happen, even with responsible dog owners. We have a portion of our farm fenced for our dogs and kids, so that they do not get hit by a car. There have been a handful of times when they have gotten loose, because someone forgot to close a gate or an opening occured in a fenceline. I like the peace of mind knowing my kids and dogs are inside. My chickies will free range inside that same dooryard. For your peace of mind, and to deter potential heartache, loss and strife, consider a fence, even if your neighbor is in the wrong.

Good luck with your decision! Let me know if you want me to look for used fencing while I am searching for my shedl.

 

[smom1976]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=5035

ha ha you could always use spray paint..

jk