Lost 4 chickens today. In shock.

[ChickenButt997]

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.

I would file a suit! I’m so sorry for your loss. Maybe a chick would help in healing, and give your hen some company??

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

So sorry for your losses
Very heartbreaking story
Glad to hear the owner stepped up although it doesn’t bring your birds back

 

[Dragon Slayer Trinket]

I'm very sorry. Around the same time as you I had a fox come by for an attack. Lost six, including my girl Tauriel. I had to put one down as well, I know how you feel.
About Pepper, I wholeheartedly agree with @Happy hen lover. If you don't have neighbors/friends with chickens, a BYC member that lives near you would probably loan you a hen or two.

 

[BelovedBirds]

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.

I am so very sorry
I know it's the owner who is at fault, not the dogs, but if that happened to me I just dont know what I would do-
I'm just so sorry for your losses