Neighbors dog killed most of my chickens, 2 in intensive care.

[rrrmamma]

I have an ee hen about 2 years old and a Leghorn rooster about 10 months old that survived the attack, but are in poor shape. Some abrasions, shock, and laying in the cold for a few hours. I have them in the house in small kennels. The rooster got up on his own when I touched him and hobbled to the coop. The hen is just barely alive. I have given the hen save-a chick ( a few drops) she swallowed it but is unwilling to stand up. Any ideas, Can't tell if the roo has a broken leg. I don't think so and I don't want to stress them anymore for awhile with a lot of handling. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. BTW, any idea what value I should put on 1 and 2 year old hens that were laying everyday. I lost my big roo, and at least 8 hens. Some of the girls are still wandering out of the woods so I hope that is all the losses. I called the neighbor but she has not answered yet. Sad day!

 

[farmgirl360]

Mine chickens got killed the same way

 

[farmgirl360]

R there big deep cuts

 

[cholmberg]

Neighbor needs to pay for your losses.
Next time you see the dog on your property, catch it. Neighbor will answer your calls then.

 

[beccaboo254]

My dog just killed my favorite today bc she escaped the pen. Sad day everywhere. :-(

 

[Fluffnpuff]

Tractor Supply sells a huge coyote sized trap that is big enough to hold all but the largest of dogs. They are expensive, nearly $200, but if it's a recurring problem i would invest in one. If you catch the dog I would immediately call animal control to file a complaint and pick up the animal. I wouldn't even call the owner. Just be sure and tell the animal control officer who the animal belongs to and let your tax dollars take it from there. I would also take pictures of your dead birds in case you needed proof of damage.

 

[rrrmamma]

Thanks everyone. Animal control has been here and been to my neighbors house. She called me tonight and asked me what I wanted her to do.I told her I wanted to be reimbursed for my chickens and the loss of income from the eggs. She was in tears and said she would have to put the shepherd down. I told her we would help her build a dog run.I will talk to hert

 

[rrrmamma]

I will talk to her tomorrow when we are both calmer. I lost the Ee tonight. The too will probably make it. Animal control will follow up to make sure I am reimbursed.

 

[clankeyes]

how sad and how scary.. makes me glad we won't let ours free roam.. i have 2 dogs that love everyone and never bother our parrot. BUT you never know i guess. I am so so sorry for your loss.

 

[realsis]

So sorry for your losses! Very sad..