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arconfederate said:
Well, I had a disaster this weekend.  My outside dog got into the chicken run and killed all of my hens.  I only had 4 in the run but he got them all, just for sport apparently.  He didn't eat any of them.  Fortunately, my 2 Icelandic chicks are still in the brooder inside.  He's a good watch dog but he may be going away.  I came real close to shooting him but then decided to think about it before I let my anger do something that I would regret.  If I decide to get rid of him, I'll give the rescue people a chance before I put him down.

Any advice on this is welcome.  Can a chicken killing dog be rehabilitated?
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Keep your dog he only went with his instinks . Fortify your run with hardware cloth your dog shouldn't be able to get through it. I raise German shepards and one has a super high prey drive. He has got one of my chickens here and there when I first got started. It's my fault not my dogs. It's up to me to keep my flock safe. High drive dogs need a lot of exersize if they don't get it the become dectrutive. A tired dog is a good dog. My other one was easy to train to control her impulse to go after them. So they can be trained with persistence . My male who I don't trust to be around them with out me is trained to not go in the chicken pen and runs. So yes they can if your willing to put the time in. Pam
 
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Tough spot confederate. Losing birds like that is a rotten feeling I know. Taking a dog that has a history of killing chickens and getting him to a point where you can trust him alone around your birds, is about as unlikely to end successfully as I know of. Even starting with a young dog it can take a huge amount of non-relenting work to accomplish. With an old dog your chances are practically zero.

After you put in this work, would you really trust this dog around your expensive chickens? Having to choose between getting rid of a near family dog and spending a lot of money to keep chickens is hard. I'm sorry for the predicament you find yourself in.
 
I've been a member here for a long time. I didn't know this thread existed. Being a pedigreed French Cajun, I love my people. Please forgive me for writing sooo much here. It's been like being a kid in a candy store! Y'all have my word I will refrain from writing so much.

But, I do have 1 more question for now and, I'll shut up for a good long while. I will probably start hatching some eggs in about a week. You guys are always talking about supplements and meds you give your birds. Could y'all please list them and what the meds are used to treat? I would like to have some of them on hand if a problem arises. Which ones would be the most important to buy first?

Thanks in advance! Now I'll shut up for a few pages at least.
 
bigoledude said:
I've been a member here for a long time.  I didn't know this thread existed.  Being a pedigreed French Cajun, I love my people.  Please forgive me for writing sooo much here.  It's been like being a kid in a candy store!  Y'all have my word I will refrain from writing so much.

But, I do have 1 more question for now and, I'll shut up for a good long while.  I will probably start hatching some eggs in about a week.  You guys are always talking about supplements and meds you give your birds.  Could y'all please list them and what the meds are used to treat?  I would like to have some of them on hand if a problem arises.  Which ones would be the most important to buy first?

 
Thanks in advance!  Now I'll shut up for a few pages at least.
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No need to shut up? I love having folks to visit with. :)

Everyone prefers different things, so I'll tell you the things I keep on hand that work for me:

Sav-a-chick electrolytes
Sav-a-chick probiotics
- these are both supplements that can be found at TSC and other feed stores. One pack mixes into a gallon of water, and they can be used together. I keep these on hand at all times. I use them for newly hatched chicks until they leave the brooder, and for any chicken that has been sick or needs a "boost."

Corid powder
- this is found in the cattle section and is used to treat coccidia. I think amprolium is the active ingredient. Also good to have on hand, just in case. If I see droopy wings, ruffled feathers, and lethargy then I treat for coccidia. Also bloody poops, but that last the "big" sign that there's a problem. Treatment is 1.5 teaspoons for 1 gallon for five days (severe outbreak dose). There are also moderate outbreak and preventative doses that I can't remember because I don't use them. Corid kills the gut flora, both good and bad, and should be followed with the probiotics water.

Tylan 50
- this is an antibiotic that's mostly used for respiratory infections. I use it most often for complications from fowl pox, which I get every year. I use an oral dose by weight and only when I think the chicken can't be saved without it.

Chicken first aid kit:
-VetRX: an herbal liquid that can go in and around the beak. Can relieve respiratory symptoms. It's like Vicks vaporub for chickens, herbal and soothing.

-blu kote: this is a spray that stains the skin (and all your clothes) a lovely indigo blue. ;) It's antibacterial, anti fungal, and I think antibiotic. I've used it for everything from dog attacks to bald spots from a bad molt. It keeps the flock from picking at bare skin or pin feathers.

Saline wound spray, triple antibiotic ointment (without pain killers), iodine or betadine, sterile gloves, cotton swabs, vet wrap, clean syringes and aquarium air hose (for tubing food/fluids to sick birds) extra thermometers, extra heat lamps (sick/injured birds heal faster when warm), and I think that's it for mine.

Hope this helps. :)
 
emmie325 said:
He came with 11 others from tractor supple they are about 4 to 5 weeks old
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No other birds in or out? It could be as simple as dusty, damp, or moldy bedding. Are they outside or still in a brooder?

At this point unless you have some tests done it's hard to say. You could try the VetRX if you have some, or just watch is for a few days.

Can you post pics? Sometimes that helps.
 

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