Neighbors dog killed chicken

[Josh and hen]

Call it in (911) or if the dog gets in again you can legally kill it

 

[enola]

Y'all are horrible! I would NEVER shoot a dog because of it getting my chickens! That dog is a animal with predator instincts it is not the dogs fault for that. It's the owner! I don't see how you could sleep at night KILLING a dog! I LOVE my chickens but I would never KILL a dog for killing my chickens. I would be very sad and angry but I would never kill the dog!!!

OK, I have to ask....... Have you had a dog kill any of your chickens yet???

If not, I am glad for you!

 

[centrarchid]

Sometimes the willingness to kill a dog under some conditions is a function of experience where other methods failed to protect your stock. I invest a lot to prevent killing dogs, especially if I know their owner. Part of that process involves informing owner. Killing dogs as first lines of defense and thumping ones chest about it is usually indicative of anger management issues and an effort to get attention. The public advocating of S-S-S is a good example of the latter the third S component not being adhered to..

 

[tcstoehr]

I don't see any chest thumping going on here.
I do see some people placing a dog's life over that of a flock (or many flocks) of chickens. If this is your personal preference that's fine but don't expect others to feel the same way.
I do agree that it is not the dog's fault. But neither is it the raccoon's fault, or the possum, or the rat, or the weasel. Placing a dog's life over that of a raccoon or a possum isn't particularly logical, but rather emotional. I might refrain from killing the dog because I don't want to cause anguish to the owners, or make enemies out of them. Other than that a dog is no different than a raccoon, it's just another predator and a bad one at that.

 

[theoldchick]

I'm always amazed at the emotional response this type of situation creates. There are people who spend a lot of time and money on their chickens. They have generations of fowl they have worked with and are very proud of what they have created. These chickens are not 'just chickens' to them.

On the other hand there are people who really, really love their dogs. Yet they let this beloved pet runs amuck among the city/country and are upset the dog is injured or killed by a car. However this same owner will become enraged if they learn the dog is shot by a neighbor for injuring livestock. However, if the dog were to attack a child, the result is usually a quick death for the dog. Even if the attack was provoked, there is no mercy for the dog.

I know a chicken is not a child but we humans are at times quick to pull the trigger. Last month I had a massive canine visitor come ripping through. He was a hungry, lost dog who was not well socialized enough to come to me. I found him digging at the base of my coop. He saw me and ran off. No, I didn't immediately get the gun. I called AC and reported it. Her plan was to come the next day with a trap. Alas, the dog returned, circled around and made the mistake of getting in the horse's pasture. I didn't have time to get my gun as the horse dispatched the dog when he thought it was a good idea to hang from the horse's tail.

AC came, took the body, discovered it had a microchip, and she was able to locate the owner. A sad way to lose a pet who had wandered off and could not find its way home.

We gotta protect what is ours. But, at times, since we ARE human, we must think before pulling the trigger. And when we do pull that trigger, aim true and make the first shot count.

 

[centrarchid]

I am into the chickens at least as long as anyone here. Not many you of you on this thread invest anywhere near what I do into my birds, nor can you claim the same line was actually a part of your families history for multiple human generations. Taking that into consideration I am also vested int the community in which I live. I like dogs and have used them extensively for a range of purposes including guarding poultry. I have also had problems with dogs not my own and even killed some. I also try give take the "high" ground by investing first on my end to protect stock by blocking access of dogs. Then I communicate with owners of dogs still being problematic in an effort to get them to control their dog. I have even broken dogs not mine of poultry harming habits. I am also upfront with dog owners ans inform law enforce of problems at hand. My birds are games, some cocks of the line have been sold for multiple hundreds of dollars so they have potential considerable economic value. I also invest heavily in many when it comes to training and many are not ready for work until pushing two years of age.

To be over reactive and over emotional will get you labelled as the local nut case that will not get as much consideration from your neighbors as you deserve when it comes to your livestock.

 

[bobbi-j]

Y'all are horrible! I would NEVER shoot a dog because of it getting my chickens! That dog is a animal with predator instincts it is not the dogs fault for that. It's the owner! I don't see how you could sleep at night KILLING a dog! I LOVE my ch*Although some ways are not considered ideal to some, it serves the purpose of removing the offending predator. If you have an idea or a helpful comment, please do reply. If it is a sarcastic comment about the disposal or capture of a predator, please keep your thoughts to yourself. We are not here to judge one another on methods or ways and means.ickens but I would never KILL a dog for killing my chickens. I would be very sad and angry but I would never kill the dog!!!

From the sticky at the top of the thread:

*Although some ways are not considered ideal to some, it serves the purpose of removing the offending predator. If you have an idea or a helpful comment, please do reply. If it is a sarcastic comment about the disposal or capture of a predator, please keep your thoughts to yourself. We are not here to judge one another on methods or ways and means.

 

[auntphibian]

OK, I have to ask....... Have you had a dog kill any of your chickens yet???

If not, I am glad for you!

it's heartbreaking, for sure. I can't see me ever kill a dog for most any read9n. I will, snatched the dog up and turn over to animal control.

 

[auntphibian]

Call it in (911) or if the dog gets in again you can legally kill it

killing a dog is not an option for me. The dog is so sweet to h7mans. Her whole demeanor changed when she saw the chickens. Didn't even know she killed til the head count. Drove about 1/2 mile down the road to find the dog with my d3ad chicken. Owner told my dad there were feathers in his drive, so he knew she did it. He told me to shoot her if she c o me back. If you care so little for your dog, fond it another home. Don'tale ity responsibility.

 

[auntphibian]

Personally I don't feel your neighbor owes you anything - this time. From what I can tell you live in an area where it's considered acceptable to allow animals to run free. Your neighbor had his/her dog running loose and by all accounts it's a friendly animal that wants belly scratches. It's not the dog's fault that it's prey drive kicks in when it sees a bunch of free running birds, and if it has been socially acceptable to allow dogs to run in the past, it's not really the neighbors fault either (of course, I could be mistaken in any of these assumptions.  Where I was raised you allowed your dog to run free because it was believed pinning them inside a fence made them more aggressive to people).

Like others have said, if it's possible put up some fencing.  This'll have the added advantage of protecting your flock from everything else (I realize I'm stating the obvious here).  Other peoples advice of calling animal control, or S-S-S is a nice way to make things get out of hand quickly. I'm not saying that there isn't a place for them in this (in the case of Enola for example), but maybe just take a 10 count or something.

I hope this helps.  Sorry you lost a bird

animals are not allowed to run free. They are overlooked unless property is damaged or killed. If you knew this dog, you would understand my shock. She is always tail between the legs, rolled over submissably. I bought these chickens for added income, since I am very low income. The expense it took to raise to 8 months old was more than 8 could afford and the chicken killed was one of my rare ones. I added up the loss of possible income for the life of this one chicken and it was over $8,000. That's a lot of m9ney for me to l9se, not counting the emotional loss. All my animals are my babies and one is just as important as the next. In order to add another ch8cken, I'd need to spend a lot m9re money to get the same age, to be accepted in the flock. If I get another chick, I'd need at least 2, in case not accepted, but food, and other items to raise it. If your dog comes on my property and kills any of my animals, you are legally responsible for damages. The owner has been very good to me since I moved out here a year ago. I wish it had been anyone else's dog, but his.