Lost 4 chickens today. In shock.

[silverback]

Two loose Rottweilers broke through my fenced area today and killed 4 hens and severely wounded 2 others. I think one will die tonight but the other might make it. Put hydrogen peroxide on the open wounds. I am very upset. I saw the last part of the massacre as they lashed into my dear hens. One of them was "Red" my champion hen - 11 years old and in perfect health and laying eggs. I am distraught. Neighbors caught the dogs and they are impounded - no tags or collars. My husband's father just died and he is out of the country dealing with that. Very bad day.

 

[BlueBaby]

Sorry that has happened to you.

 

[Happy hen lover]

So sorry this happened . I am so glad they caught the dogs! What a terrible day hugs.

 

[Helanaii]

I hope your two survivors are able to pull through- I know how traumatizing this experience is how rough that must be on you and the flock.
Otherwise no words to say other than I’m sorry this happened.

Wishing you the best <3

 

[MasterofNone]

Oh wow, thats heartbreaking. I am so sorry.

 

[McChooky]

My condolences for the loss of your father in law!

 

[silverback]

The two survivors are now dead. One was euthanized and the other had surgery but died shortly after I brought her home. So now there is only one hen left of the flock - Pepper - who is desperately lonely. I am not ready to think about more hens right now. Any advise for Pepper's well being all alone is welcome. She was pretty traumatized Wednesday but yesterday she actually laid an egg so that is a good sign. Thank you all for condolences. Tough week. Animal control identified the owner of the dogs and they are returned to him with a citation. It is now up to me if I want to file a civil suit. Very unsure what to do.

 

[Happy hen lover]

Wrong time and too much grief and stress to I make a decision now honey. You have all summer to decide about more chickens.
My mother bear says go get 'em. But that doesn't heal your heart. Any neighbors have chickens maybe you they spare a buddy for survivor. I'm so glad you ended up with one hen.
Might be too soon for this story but I had a dear elderly woman I know in country have a dog attack, neighbors got word and she ended up with a bigger flock than the original one.

 

[McChooky]

I'm sorry for your loss!

 

[Lor]

So sorry to hear of the attack on your flock and of your FIL's passing.
Hugs to you!