My own dog, in my own house!

[SunnyChic]

I'm so sorry you had to experience that! I'm glad you're getting some more chicks soon so that your one chick won't be lonely. Hope everything gets better soon, and welcome to BYC!

 

[fhdogs]

Aww that's too bad. I just got my first chicks today, and it took me awhile to figure out where to put them. I finally realized that one of the spare bedrooms in our old farm house is actually two doors from any of our cats/dogs at all times.

Hopefully that's enough to keep everyone safe, but I've still been double checking the doors all night.

 

[Davaroo]

Aaaah, another killer dog post!

You have my sympathies, believe me. Been there done that.
All you can do now is regroup and start over.

But know this: The dog in all its forms is a chicken killer 'par excellence.' Some have had the drive bred into remission, others have not. But they ALL possess it. It is your responsibility to deal with this fact.

Always expect them to attempt it, always prepare a way to stop them. Always be on the alert for the dog you cannot see, for the one you least imagine as being capable.

That way a balance can be struck.

Chin up; it's crushing but you can replace chickens. It'll be alright.

 

[amyc]

Thanks guys!

You all are so much more understanding than my non-chicken friends.

The dogs will be under much stricter regulation from here on out. I let my guard down becuase I thought if anybody would try to make a move it would be my pit mix (and he's never once been allowed in the bedroom because of that).

I can't blame the dogs, especially the weenie dog - he's bred to chase small furry things. He was only doing what came naturally to him. My seven year old did ask him next time to just kill something out in the yard, and not our pets.

 

[chickensioux]

Oh no, I am so sorry for your losses. I know how you feel tho'. I have a small terrier that stays so close to my heels everywhere I go that I lock her in the closet sometimes. I know you must feel terrible. Again, so sorry

 

[tcbosco1]

So sorry to hear about your chicks. I too have chickens and a dog. One day our dog was tied up outside while our chickens free ranged. Somehow our silkie bantam managed to walk right into our dog's mouth!

I actually saw it happen and was right there to rescue her. Fortunately, no harm done, but, dogs will be dogs, and I certainly can't blame them if a chicken walks into their mouth! They're just doing what nature (or breeders) intended.

Anyway, the real reason I am writing is to let you know that we're all human and we all make mistakes (some worse than others). My daughter raised some aquatic African clawed frogs from tadpoles. We had them for about a year until I opened the blinds that were near the fish tank. We came home and the frogs were dead. I think I killed them by allowing the sun to warm up the water in the tank. That was two years ago and I still feel horrible.

We had one survivor (because he was in a different tank) and he's doing great. We were able to get three more tadpoles who are now very large frogs. My daughter doesn't hate me. And we learned that it's a bad thing to boil frogs! Life goes on.

 

[Davaroo]

Quote:
Good on you, dearie. You have the right attitude and your child is precious - out of the mouths of babes, eh?

Consider this information going into the future, with dogs:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=166505

 

[ZooMummzy]

I am so sorry for your loss

Like the others on here, I can sympathize with how you feel. The loss of a chick due to one of our other pets. I almost lost a pullet last year doing the same thing but outside. Left the run gate open while getting some food and just that quick, my dogs had her. Since then, like you, I have been so vigilant, checking and double checking gates, doors etc.

Again I am so sorry for your loss

 

[valentinebaby]

So sorry for your loss! I too have a daschund, Bella, and I know how hard it is to keep tabs on them! However, it was my neighbors daschund, Rusty, who somehow figured out how to open the coop door while I was taking measurements for the new roosting area. My golden retreiver, Buddy (who's very protective of everything on our property), was trying to warn me by barking, but by the time I figured out the hens were freaking out due to Rusty and not the barking, I turned to see him with one of my EE's in his mouth! I literally grabbed him by the nape hard (like a momma dog does when carrying) and threw him out of the coop. Fortunately, he quickly released the bird and both survived the ordeal, but I've learned I can't trust that dog! I would recommend getting more birds of close to the same age. Good luck!

 

[chickndoglover]

Many times I have seen on here so many accidents, it is so hard to be everywhere all the time, to keep everyone safe, we just do our best, dont beat yourself up about it. I have 5 dogs which I have had long before any chickens came along. My 8 year old border collie loves to be in the yard all the time and he is actually hawk control, nothing has been killed when he is outside, and because chickens dont want to play with his kong there has never been an issue with him hurting them. My sheltie is very interested in the chickens and chicks (all my shelties have always had a "caretaker" side to them!) My 2 small ones, the shih tzu loves to eat the poop and the poodle loves to roll in it! I am very lucky but I always keep in mind that dogs are dogs and they are by nature predators.
My daily worries are the mink and the hawks!