Lost my whole flock💔😪

[Cynthia12]

So sorry! I hope they pay for it.

 

[MotherofOrpies]

Very sorry for your loss, the neighbors dog dug under the fence and mutilated 2 of my chickens, one had to be put to sleep, the other one has finally recovered. The dog only stopped cos the other neighbors kids saw it and alarmed the owners, they paid for the vet, so that was ok. They also rehomed the dog the next day ( they had already found a new home, bad luck that the dog used her final day there to get at my chickens), and since the neighboring kids watched the drama, there was no way they could have claimed it wasn´t their dog, but...another neighbor has 3 rescue dog which have entered my yard 3 times, since I have no evidence except my son who saw them, I can´t get any payback from her....

 

[BlueBaby]

Sorry that happened to you. You need to use something stronger then just chicken wire. Chicken wire will keep chicken's in, but it does nothing to keep predator's out.

 

[McChooky]

I've heard this. I'm in Kentucky. I'll check what my rights are. Thank you!

I've heard the county has to pay for loss of livestock . Call your county commissioners and find out how to collect .You must have proof to file a claim.

 

[McChooky]

#1 threat to any backyard flock is a dog . 2 strands of electric fence wire around your chicken wire enclosure will stop them in their tracks. Bait the wires to encourage them to touch the wires with their nose .Certain breeds have thick coats that can prevent them from feeling a shock anywhere but the nose or face.

 

[OhioStateCluckeyes]

I've heard the county has to pay for loss of livestock . Call your county commissioners and find out how to collect .You must have proof to file a claim.

Thank you! I'll call them!

 

[OhioStateCluckeyes]

#1 threat to any backyard flock is a dog . 2 strands of electric fence wire around your chicken wire enclosure will stop them in their tracks. Bait the wires to encourage them to touch the wires with their nose .Certain breeds have thick coats that can prevent them from feeling a shock anywhere but the nose or face.

Thank you! I'm looking into this now. Much appreciated!

 

[rayrose]

I had this happen recently as a neighbor who lives blocks away
let their dog get out, and come into my yard. I found this woman
trying to catch her dog who was trying to get inside my chicken
run. All of my hens were freaking out. I went out with my rifle and made it clear to her that the next time I caught her dog in my yard, he was a dead animal. She knew I meant buisness, but never once apologized.

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

I didn't catch him doing it, so I have no proof

So sorry you lost your flock, I can imagine how horrible that make you feel.

Before taking legal or lethal action,
was there some evidence that definitively implicated your neighbors new dog?

 

[Chookiemom]

That is awful. I would be livid if this happened to me. I would want some sort of retribution… So sorry for your loss.