Neighbor's Dogs Killed 18 Chickens

[cacknballs]

How exactly does this solve the problem? The dogs are back in the custody of their owners.

The OP has asked for advice on the valuation of and collection of compensation of damages. Your post provided neither.

dogs can't come and kill more chickens, duh...

owners obviously have no intention of controlling their beasts.

plus it sends a strong message to other neighbors with dogs...control/contain them, or else.

there was a time in america when men understood this.

 

[cacknballs]

A tad harsh, but can't say that thought wouldn't cross my mind.
I mean esp if I raised them from chicks and they finally just started laying. I would have a hard time not hating these mutts that helped themselves to massacre my flock. Of course untrained dogs know no boundaries though, not really their fault (I absolutely hate saying that)
Your post convinced me to lock up my flock when I leave. 1/2 mile down the road and they still found themselves there?
The fact the husband didn't get out of the vehicle to apologize speaks volumes...hope this never happens to me Cus I may end up in jail

it's not about hating anyone or anything. they are stupid animals that know no better. they are just doing what God programmed them to do.

but at the same time, any red-blooded, potent man must do what God programmed him to do, and that is to protect his... and eliminate threats to his well-being.


if you are nearby and end up in jail for being a man and doing what you should have done i will bust you out.

cheers, friend.

*Edited by staff*

 

[cacknballs]

I cant believe that a dog killed 17 chickens that is so terrible!

believe it,...it's what God programmed them to do.

deep-down they are all killers as God intended. fortunately their will can be broken and they can be contained/controlled by able-bodied men who are so inclined.

 

[cacknballs]

Maybe not grind them up but I agree they've got to go if they have done that much damage to the community

never let good meat go to waste.

either your chickens eat, or the maggots eat. and don't forget, maggots become flies.

: )

 

[cacknballs]

Maybe not grind them up but I agree they've got to go if they have done that much damage to the community

never let good meat go to waste.

either your chickens eat, or the maggots eat. and don't forget, maggots become flies.

: )

 

[Beer can]

I've been so lucky, haven't had to deal with this, good neighbors and good neighbors dogs. If.... I did have to deal with this $thousand $ a piece would be fair.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

If you can pull it off, ask for money to setup a hotwire perimeter. May be less than cost of replacing birds but will be reducing odds loss will be repeated by others dogs or wildlife.

I have been through such before as have neighbors. Directing expenditures to upgrading defenses should occur before reconstituting flock.

So far you got into it with two dogs you now know.

Good fences make good neighbors.

 

[Leighe]

Long time lurker.

(Rural 15ac surrounded by Corp OF Engineer Land) So the wife and I came home Wed (Work for the Army and ride together) to find dead chickens everywhere and 2 dogs (One Pit and the other a blond lab mix) sitting in the front yard with a dead chicken laying at their feet. Got out of the truck, they ran right up to us, very friendly.

SO sheriff came out, took lots of pictures and tried to find owners to no avail. The two officers took the dogs to town. Before the officers left they said they compensation could include the fair market value plus egg production and cost to replace. About 2 hours later a lady and her husband pull up and she is crying saying sorry for the issue. She said they would pay for our loss but they were leaving the state next week to return to GA. Husband never got out of truck.

Check with the sheriff or local law enforcement and find out if these dogs have ever been in trouble before, picked up for wandering...whatever. If you can show a pattern of the neighbors not being responsible that helps your case. You might ask the sheriff what he would suggest....possibly he can let you know how these things go and give you some insight without having to use an attorney. No matter how much money you win, it won't replace the time, love, food and joy of raising these babies. I have shot dogs on my property before, but if I can get them to go into a fenced section of land, I do, and call the local animal control and have them picked up. I had 2 pit bulls chasing my calves one day and the sheriff came out and I asked them to shoot them (I wasn't home but my friend was there and had seen it all and called 911) and they refused to shoot them. We just finished fencing a perimeter to keep out other peoples dogs, coyotes and assorted other varmints plus I have two LGD's. So the goal now is for everybody to stay in the fenced area. Keep us up to date on what happens.....

 

[FrankHomestead]

never let good meat go to waste.

either your chickens eat, or the maggots eat. and don't forget, maggots become flies.

: )

Love this!! hahah

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Long time lurker.

(Rural 15ac surrounded by Corp OF Engineer Land) So the wife and I came home Wed (Work for the Army and ride together) to find dead chickens everywhere and 2 dogs (One Pit and the other a blond lab mix) sitting in the front yard with a dead chicken laying at their feet. Got out of the truck, they ran right up to us, very friendly. My wife and I tied the dogs up, they looked well cared for but have never seen them before. We even gave them water as it was warm out. There are Several neighbors 1/2 mile and more up the road. 10 years ago I would have put them down on the spot and not even blinked an eye.....but people change. We are a retired Army family.

Counted the dead and called the sheriff as I know you need a report to even try to get compensation. Took lots of photos. Most of the chickens were Welsummers I special ordered in Feb2017, some Australorp, Araucana, and a Buffs Killed my Welsummer roosters. We had a total of 43 that free range our property. They all just started laying. I had plans to cross breed them to produce Olive Eggers next year. We are living near Fort Riley. I thought Olive Eggs would be pretty cool to start breeding and selling the eggs around here....plus we like chickens and have raised them for years as we raised our 4 boys (only one left at home, our Baghdad baby)

SO sheriff came out, took lots of pictures and tried to find owners to no avail. The two officers took the dogs to town. Before the officers left they said they compensation could include the fair market value plus egg production and cost to replace. About 2 hours later a lady and her husband pull up and she is crying saying sorry for the issue. She said they would pay for our loss but they were leaving the state next week to return to GA. Husband never got out of truck.

So she was supposed to show up last night to make good on damages (I agreed to a very low cost as they are leaving and never coming back and I just want the dogs gone forever). The question is as I prepare to go to the court house and file for loss on them before they leave the state, I want to get a better idea of items to consider in the amount of compensation for filing. I thought someone somewhere on here has been through this. This was both a pleasure hobby activity as well as a way to make the chickens pay for themselves.....or as much as possible. This sets me back a year in my plans. No I do not plan to pen them all up and I want free range and as organic as possible chickens and eggs. I am pretty good at predator control.....well except the neighbors dogs that is.

So OP, it seems like we haven't heard from you in a while... What happened when you went to the courthouse on Monday?
I'm very curious to know how this will end...