Ohio here also.yes...leash law for the whole state, plus you have the right to shoot any dogs chasing your livestock...that mean chicken also.
make them pay for replacements...they will be back...........
Neighbor's dog killed our chickens today!!
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Ohio here also.yes...leash law for the whole state, plus you have the right to shoot any dogs chasing your livestock...that mean chicken also.
make them pay for replacements...they will be back...........
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What if the chickens are coming into MY yard? I have a dog and one got in our backyard and I was able to get her away from it, but I'm sick of having chickens and roosters roaming our property digging up our flowerbeds and pooping everywhere. I say if my dog kills one then oh well. It's his fault for not keeping them contained.
- Aug 12, 2009
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I would get rid of any dogs coming into the yard if owner/AC/police do nothing.Roaming dogs disappear all the time.
As for chickens in your yard(with your dog) you need to let the owner know ONE TIME,after that oh well.Roaming chickens also disappear all the time
As for chickens in your yard(with your dog) you need to let the owner know ONE TIME,after that oh well.Roaming chickens also disappear all the time
my pittie wants to climb into the brooder with my chicks, LOL!!!
so sorry for all the losses!!!
I can totally understand what you are going through. Yesterday my dog killed one of my hens. I only keep my chickens as pets and my dog has been around them since she was a puppy with no problems at all. They all used to hang out together and my dog used to protect my chickens form cats and other animals.
I used to happily leave them alone in the garden all day when I was at work. Then, suddenly, my dog changed and killed one chickens and was in a frenzy trying to kill the rest. I have no idea what set her off. Now my dog is totally obsessed with killing them. She keeps pacing the coop trying to get to them.
Please don't blame you neighbours. Yes they are in the wrong for letting their dog go about unsupervised, but sadly its just what dogs can do - its nature. You need to protect you hens properly in a predator proof coop and run, only letting them out to free range when you are there to supervise. I think you should tell the neighbours what happened and tell them to keep better control of the dog for its and other people safety, and also you need to protect you hens better. Sadly we all have to learn the hard way I guess.
Sorry for you loss. I am still shocked and upset by what my dog did.
I used to happily leave them alone in the garden all day when I was at work. Then, suddenly, my dog changed and killed one chickens and was in a frenzy trying to kill the rest. I have no idea what set her off. Now my dog is totally obsessed with killing them. She keeps pacing the coop trying to get to them.
Please don't blame you neighbours. Yes they are in the wrong for letting their dog go about unsupervised, but sadly its just what dogs can do - its nature. You need to protect you hens properly in a predator proof coop and run, only letting them out to free range when you are there to supervise. I think you should tell the neighbours what happened and tell them to keep better control of the dog for its and other people safety, and also you need to protect you hens better. Sadly we all have to learn the hard way I guess.
Sorry for you loss. I am still shocked and upset by what my dog did.
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Sorry you lost your chickens. BTW, I'd shoot the dog when it came back on my property....
Ohio law: Note-Be sure to Google "Ohio 955.261 Revised Code" and read that as well.
955.28 Dog may be killed for certain acts; owner liable for damages.
(A) Subject to divisions (A)(2) and (3) of section 955.261 of the Revised Code, a dog that is chasing or approaching in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack, that attempts to bite or otherwise endanger, or that kills or injures a person or a dog that chases, threatens, harasses, injures, or kills livestock, poultry, other domestic animal, or other animal, that is the property of another person, except a cat or another dog, can be killed at the time of that chasing, threatening, harassment, approaching, attempt, killing, or injury. If, in attempting to kill such a dog, a person wounds it, the person is not liable to prosecution under the penal laws that punish cruelty to animals. Nothing in this section precludes a law enforcement officer from killing a dog that attacks a police dog as defined in section 2921.321 of the Revised Code.
(B) The owner, keeper, or harborer of a dog is liable in damages for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that is caused by the dog, unless the injury, death, or loss was caused to the person or property of an individual who, at the time, was committing or attempting to commit criminal trespass or another criminal offense other than a minor misdemeanor on the property of the owner, keeper, or harborer, or was committing or attempting to commit a criminal offense other than a minor misdemeanor against any person, or was teasing, tormenting, or abusing the dog on the owner's, keeper's, or harborer's property. Additionally, the owner, keeper, or harborer of a dog is liable in damages for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that is caused by the dog if the injury, death, or loss was caused to the person or property of an individual who, at the time of the injury, death, or loss, was on the property of the owner, keeper, or harborer solely for the purpose of engaging in door-to-door sales or other solicitations regardless of whether the individual was in compliance with any requirement to obtain a permit or license to engage in door-to-door sales or other solicitations established by the political subdivision in which the property of the owner, keeper, or harborer is located, provided that the person was not committing a criminal offense other than a minor misdemeanor or was not teasing, tormenting, or abusing the dog.
CREDIT(S)
(2008 H 71, eff. 9-30-08; 1987 H 352, eff. 7-10-87; 1953 H 1; GC 5838)
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Now, here's how I would approach this. There would most assuredly be a meeting between myself and the neighbors. I would inform them what happened, that another neighbor ID'd their dog as the culprit, and go over all the rest of the facts you have. Calmly, but to the point. Nothing is going to bring those chickens back, you have to start again. There is no point in letting things get heated during the meeting, but there is every reason to be straight and to the point. I would have a copy of this law for them to read and keep, and tell them that you expect them to pay for your loss, which figuring in your time, feed, etc., is more than a few dollars a bird.
Straight, calm, but to the point. I would make sure they understood that the law clearly states that you have the right to kill their dog, if it is even approaching your chickens aggressively, which is what the law says in plain English. I would also tell them that I certainly would hope it doesn't come to that, that neighbors and adults can solve the problems faced in our lives.
You start at the beginning:
"Listen, this is going to be a difficult and stressful conversation for all of us, I wish this was easier to get through, but it's not going to be. I hope the police don't need to be involved. Here is what we need to talk about, your dog killed most of our chickens..." and get through it. If they start getting hot and go in to denial, then you can either stop altogether, or just ask them to hear you out, and you'll answer the questions they will ask after you've said your piece.
If they get all hot and angry and hostile, then I would back off. This would be followed by a written complaint made to the police, and I would do it that way. But don't avoid it, and don't back down either.
955.28 Dog may be killed for certain acts; owner liable for damages.
(A) Subject to divisions (A)(2) and (3) of section 955.261 of the Revised Code, a dog that is chasing or approaching in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack, that attempts to bite or otherwise endanger, or that kills or injures a person or a dog that chases, threatens, harasses, injures, or kills livestock, poultry, other domestic animal, or other animal, that is the property of another person, except a cat or another dog, can be killed at the time of that chasing, threatening, harassment, approaching, attempt, killing, or injury. If, in attempting to kill such a dog, a person wounds it, the person is not liable to prosecution under the penal laws that punish cruelty to animals. Nothing in this section precludes a law enforcement officer from killing a dog that attacks a police dog as defined in section 2921.321 of the Revised Code.
(B) The owner, keeper, or harborer of a dog is liable in damages for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that is caused by the dog, unless the injury, death, or loss was caused to the person or property of an individual who, at the time, was committing or attempting to commit criminal trespass or another criminal offense other than a minor misdemeanor on the property of the owner, keeper, or harborer, or was committing or attempting to commit a criminal offense other than a minor misdemeanor against any person, or was teasing, tormenting, or abusing the dog on the owner's, keeper's, or harborer's property. Additionally, the owner, keeper, or harborer of a dog is liable in damages for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that is caused by the dog if the injury, death, or loss was caused to the person or property of an individual who, at the time of the injury, death, or loss, was on the property of the owner, keeper, or harborer solely for the purpose of engaging in door-to-door sales or other solicitations regardless of whether the individual was in compliance with any requirement to obtain a permit or license to engage in door-to-door sales or other solicitations established by the political subdivision in which the property of the owner, keeper, or harborer is located, provided that the person was not committing a criminal offense other than a minor misdemeanor or was not teasing, tormenting, or abusing the dog.
CREDIT(S)
(2008 H 71, eff. 9-30-08; 1987 H 352, eff. 7-10-87; 1953 H 1; GC 5838)
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Now, here's how I would approach this. There would most assuredly be a meeting between myself and the neighbors. I would inform them what happened, that another neighbor ID'd their dog as the culprit, and go over all the rest of the facts you have. Calmly, but to the point. Nothing is going to bring those chickens back, you have to start again. There is no point in letting things get heated during the meeting, but there is every reason to be straight and to the point. I would have a copy of this law for them to read and keep, and tell them that you expect them to pay for your loss, which figuring in your time, feed, etc., is more than a few dollars a bird.
Straight, calm, but to the point. I would make sure they understood that the law clearly states that you have the right to kill their dog, if it is even approaching your chickens aggressively, which is what the law says in plain English. I would also tell them that I certainly would hope it doesn't come to that, that neighbors and adults can solve the problems faced in our lives.
You start at the beginning:
"Listen, this is going to be a difficult and stressful conversation for all of us, I wish this was easier to get through, but it's not going to be. I hope the police don't need to be involved. Here is what we need to talk about, your dog killed most of our chickens..." and get through it. If they start getting hot and go in to denial, then you can either stop altogether, or just ask them to hear you out, and you'll answer the questions they will ask after you've said your piece.
If they get all hot and angry and hostile, then I would back off. This would be followed by a written complaint made to the police, and I would do it that way. But don't avoid it, and don't back down either.
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I'm all for SS&S!! I live in the middle of 15 acres, my 11 hens occasionally free range, but due to all the rain we have been having, they were in their open 20' square pen. One little hen was seduced by the grass being greener on the other side and flew over the fence. The neighbors St Bernard came over and had himself a chicken dinner. I have my .22 and 12 gauge loaded and setting by the back door.
There is no talking w/ these neighbors. Anyway, I'm watching and waiting. My chickens are livestock, no different than a calf or goat, and they deserve my protection.
There is no talking w/ these neighbors. Anyway, I'm watching and waiting. My chickens are livestock, no different than a calf or goat, and they deserve my protection.
talk to them. you'll find out pretty quick what kind of new neighbors they are.
OK, I know this thread is a little old.
Today at 10:31AM 3 of our chickies (3 months old) were murdered by the neighbors pooch. we are also missing Gary the Duck....
My Wife just spoke with the neighbors (older, retired, nice couple), she didn't seem real concerned. SO, we've expressed our concern and layed out exactly what will happen if he shows back up. SSS
We are new to the area, small town life(everyone talks about everthing, can't escape small town drama and people all in your business) I really don't want to tarnish my name... but my 61 acres are mine. I paid for them.
My pitbull doesn't go over and attack their cows and pets and I expect the same in return.
also, the 'vicious pitbull' hasn't eaten any.....
Today at 10:31AM 3 of our chickies (3 months old) were murdered by the neighbors pooch. we are also missing Gary the Duck....
My Wife just spoke with the neighbors (older, retired, nice couple), she didn't seem real concerned. SO, we've expressed our concern and layed out exactly what will happen if he shows back up. SSS
We are new to the area, small town life(everyone talks about everthing, can't escape small town drama and people all in your business) I really don't want to tarnish my name... but my 61 acres are mine. I paid for them.
My pitbull doesn't go over and attack their cows and pets and I expect the same in return.
also, the 'vicious pitbull' hasn't eaten any.....
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