Neighbor's dog killed our chickens today!!

[HeidisHens]

our neighbor's husky has attacked our chickens in their outdoor run several times. We were always present and drove it away with rocks and rakes, and it gets only a mouthful of feathers before running away, but it comes back eventually, so we are ever vigilant. Our town has very strict leash laws and we have warned them numerous times about keeping the dog controlled. The owner insists it would never hurt a chicken, that's how ignorant they are! If I had a gun at this point I'd take the advice of a farmer friend to "shoot shovel and shut up!"

 

[the1much]

ive always been a "dude on wrong end of canoe" kinda guy. so here it goes. id say somethin to the nieghbor like,, well,, your dog ate my dinner man.. then id tell him what he ate, then id go home and call myself names for puttin them birds and that dog in that situation. dogs will always no matter where you live, end up in your yard. your birds will always fly around and be birds. in nature, well dogs jus love birds, specially slow trusting ones. our birds will always be a tasty treat for some animals, we just gotta make it harder. and yes i know they were on your property,, but at the time, so wasnt your nieghbors dog

 

[rsleghornchicki]

our get a kick in the but if they put there mouth on our hens, it may be harsh but they learn SUPER fast

 

[Mattemma]

Me I would just sss the dog. Like you said why cause waves with the neighbors.

If they let their dog roam do you really think they will care about your dead chickens?

If the dog got loose you could think it was an accident,but you said the dog has been in the yard before so that tells me it is permitted to roam. SSS

 

[Wisher1000]

I live in a rural area. I have a dog that kills chickens. I have neighbors that have dogs that kill chickens. I have neighbors that have chickens. If my dog were to go to the neighbors' and kill chickens, I would want them to tell me and let me try to solve the problem without having to kill my dog. I would also try to make it right with them. I would hope that they would not charge me $50 for laying hens when you can buy them here for $10. I would expect it to be more if they are show birds or lineage breeding stock. If my neighbors dog came to my house and killed my chickens (and they have) I would do them the same courtesy.

I went over to the neighbors and explained that their dog had killed one of my chickens and to please keep it home. I said that I do not want any hard feelings but would have no choice but to shoot the dog if it comes back. I was prepared for them to be angry and prepared to walk away with the attitude that I had done the fair thing by giveing them a chance and letting them know my intentions. I was pleasantly surprised that the lady apologized, offered to pay (I declined, it was one chicken and I don't value $10 more than a good relationship with my neighbors) and said that she would do her best and if that was not enough, she would understand that I would do what I had to do.

Wow, it couldn't have been a better outcome. I am lucky to have a good neighbor and feel I was smart enough to keep her. I understand that they are "our babies." I understand that other people don't understand that. It's irresponsible to allow your dog to incroach on your neighbors but not malicious, she didn't send the dog to our house to eat my bird.

My two cents...

 

[riverpilot69]

I live in a rural area. I have a dog that kills chickens. I have neighbors that have dogs that kill chickens. I have neighbors that have chickens. If my dog were to go to the neighbors' and kill chickens, I would want them to tell me and let me try to solve the problem without having to kill my dog. I would also try to make it right with them. I would hope that they would not charge me $50 for laying hens when you can buy them here for $10. I would expect it to be more if they are show birds or lineage breeding stock. If my neighbors dog came to my house and killed my chickens (and they have) I would do them the same courtesy.

I went over to the neighbors and explained that their dog had killed one of my chickens and to please keep it home. I said that I do not want any hard feelings but would have no choice but to shoot the dog if it comes back. I was prepared for them to be angry and prepared to walk away with the attitude that I had done the fair thing by giveing them a chance and letting them know my intentions. I was pleasantly surprised that the lady apologized, offered to pay (I declined, it was one chicken and I don't value $10 more than a good relationship with my neighbors) and said that she would do her best and if that was not enough, she would understand that I would do what I had to do.

Wow, it couldn't have been a better outcome. I am lucky to have a good neighbor and feel I was smart enough to keep her. I understand that they are "our babies." I understand that other people don't understand that. It's irresponsible to allow your dog to incroach on your neighbors but not malicious, she didn't send the dog to our house to eat my bird.

My two cents...

Well played my friend. Well played.

 

[rrrmamma]

I came home last evening to find one of my roosters dead. We had a light snow and found dog tracks all around the run. We live on 30 acres, but I keep my dogs confined to a run. Our neighbors however let their dogs "escape" quite often. We have chased them before. I am not going anywhere today because I think the dog will be back. My .22 is loaded.SSS. I am tired of their irresponsible actions.

 

[rsleghornchicki]

 

[HeidisHens]

My neighbor's dog has invaded our little farm dozens of times, and I've asked them nicely many times to control it, no no avail. Even the police were summoned but they only gave them a warning. My son guards the henhouse with a pellet gun when the dog is loose, but what good will that do? It always comes back, and I really can't fire a .22 in a suburban neighborhood, even though it is somewhat rural here and people hunt. That would really alienate my neighbors, so I hope I can punish the dog enough that it won't come back, but not sure what that would take.

 

[The Lazy L]

My neighbor's dog has invaded our little farm dozens of times, and I've asked them nicely many times to control it, no no avail. Even the police were summoned but they only gave them a warning. My son guards the henhouse with a pellet gun when the dog is loose, but what good will that do? It always comes back, and I really can't fire a .22 in a suburban neighborhood, even though it is somewhat rural here and people hunt. That would really alienate my neighbors, so I hope I can punish the dog enough that it won't come back, but not sure what that would take.

You talking to the the offending neighbors hasn't work. Then call the police EVERY TIME the dog is in your yard AND agree to prosecute.