Neighbors dog got my rooster today as he was protecting his hens. Captured on security camera

[Christopher81]

A dog that kills chickens is not a farm dog. He is a poorly bred and poorly trained pet that needs to be fenced in. Real farm dogs protect livestock.

 

[Vickischics]

Best idea! I would make sure that dog got zapped if the darn neighbors keep letting it roam~ Honestly, though, we would shoot the dog if it every came on our property again. I think this crazydane is being a little too 'nice'....Maybe at the expense of his flock.

Dido to shooting the "dumb dog".
The problem is you can't shoot the dumb owners that are irresponsible dumb dog owners.
That video was heart wrenching. Poor rooster gave it all. So sad, my heart is sad now.

 

[Ggg]

First post here and I wish it was under better circumstances. Just started raising chicks this spring for the first time. Started out with 12 chicks back in the spring and one of them turned out to be a rooster. They just started laying about 2 weeks ago.

I setup up a coop with a very small run (3x7) back when we first got them, which was really way less space than they need. So we started letting them free range which went really well at first, but then the neighbor's dog got one of them about a month ago. We talked to them about it and came up with a plan to coordinate when we let the chicken free range vs. they let their dog out. All was well for the last 3 weeks, but then today we noticed the rooster went missing. Looked all over but couldn't find the poor guy.

On a hunch I checked my security cameras and was very upset with what I found. The neighbors dog was loose today despite our agreement and the chickens were out at the same time. Dog was up on the road and spotted the hens in our driveway and came in after them. But our brave rooster did all he could to keep the dog away, but in the end the dog of course prevailed.

Here's a link to the footage of the brave protector's final few minutes fending off the dog for as long as he could. I'm so proud of him but also very sad at the same time.

Needless to say, I'll be building a larger run for them after this episode as soon as I figure exactly how I'm going to do that given the location of the coop on a somewhat hilly slope.

Again, I really wish it was under better circumstances that I make my first post here, but I felt like I had to share my little guy's valiant effort to scare off the predator in an effort to protect his flock. He gave his life for them and I'm going to do what I can to maintain his legacy and protect the flock.

Hopefully called the police, filed a report for allowing his dog to run loose and for chasing harassing and ultimately killing one of your animals . Then take his ass to court. Hopefully a few court dates and a few mediations (fines are bullshit they’re so small ) and your neighbor will either get the hint or give the dog to someone who can care for it properly.

 

[Ggg]

Dido to shooting the "dumb dog".
The problem is you can't shoot the dumb owners that are irresponsible dumb dog owners.
That video was heart wrenching. Poor rooster gave it all. So sad, my heart is sad now.

No animal should suffer because of a stupid owner