Neighbors dogs

[Dharmachick]

First call animal control and have them come out and look. In my town, a chicken killing dog is euthanized. I found my neighbor's pitbull in my chicken yard several times, and she bit me once, but animal control said since I didn't call every time, they couldn't do anything. I know dogs will kill chickens, but my two mastiffs don't.

 

[PirateGirl]

I once had a friend who was the owner of the chicken killing dog. It was taken quite seriously. They family had to appear in court. The dog had to wear a special shock collar, one with a remote that would cause the dog to drop to the ground. If there was a subsequent offense the dog would have been euthanized.

 

[tjo804]

I was not trying to punish my neighbor or his dog. My time and emotions were mine. And I could not set a price for that. However I was not just willing to take a full loss either. I was reasonable and he was reasonable no authorities just neighbors being neighbors. No retaliation no further incidents. That was my goal besides 100.00 each for my flock was unreasonable and would not make the loss any better for me. And he would not have paid that without my taking him to court. If it was a coon I would have just been out. Jesus doesn't use the American dollar.

 

[RWise]

Good luck talking to the neighbor, heres what mine did/said

me, your dogs are coming over the fence and chasing my chickens
he, shoot them!
me, ok
and I did and he got 2 more
me your dogs are causing problems
he, it's not my dogs
me ok I will take care of it
a few days later
he, did you shoot my dogs?
me I turn and walk away not answering
next day he still wants to know did I shoot his dogs, I told him next time his dog/s cause problems we will be in court. So he got chickens, ducks and geese. He still has 1 hen, no ducks and 1 goose with a TSC hatch.
at least this time he has not replaced the dogs.
I hope you have better folks next door!
If you have animal control, call them, the local law and everybody else listed above. Pictures and dates,,,,

 

[LittleMissCountry]

I think what you do should depend on your neighbors and your rapport with them. If my neighbors dog killed our chickens, I know my neighbor would be mortified and would want to make amends as best they can.
If I went straight to animal control or the police, it might not be as nice of an exchange. If I were the neighbor, I would want them to come to me first.

However, if you have already had unpleasant exchanges with your neighbors, or this isn't the first time their dogs have been in your yard, going through law enforcement may be your best option.

So sorry about your birds. I hope things work out amicably with the neighbors.

 

[Prairie Princess]

Thank you all for your kind words. My husband went and let the owner know and he was ver apologetic. He then came over to talk with me and apologized for his two labs which are active bird dogs they take hunting. He said they would replace all 22 chickens and the two ducks. They are pretty good neighbors and now we will see if they replace them for what I have into them.
I also ask what you all think about getting started pullets from Strombergs on line. I had some very tame roosters and I’m still in shock over this.

 

[townchicks]

I sorry for your loss, and I am glad to hear that things were worked out amicably with your neighbor. it might be a good idea if you also discuss the idea of a mutual fence. Two properly fenced yards will keep both the chickens and the dogs safer from now on.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Thank you all for your kind words. My husband went and let the owner know and he was ver apologetic. He then came over to talk with me and apologized for his two labs which are active bird dogs they take hunting. He said they would replace all 22 chickens and the two ducks. They are pretty good neighbors and now we will see if they replace them for what I have into them.
I also ask what you all think about getting started pullets from Strombergs on line. I had some very tame roosters and I’m still in shock over this.

What a wonderful twist of events! They seldom end this way- congrats.
So- here we are. At the cross roads.
"Somebody needs a fence now?

"
It is very much common courtesy as well as a sign of responsibility for DOG OWNERS to provide some means of containment barrier such as a fence or kennel as a preventative measure to avoid situations such as what occurred.
BUT also, I am afraid to mention, your property should have some boundary protection- being a LIVESTOCK OWNER as well

. Far too many times has a neighbors dog(s) has gained access onto a backyard chicken owner's property and caused a life changing event.
Since the neighbor is only responsible enough to replace your livestock that his HUNTING DOGS attacked, you should probably take the imitative to secure your property against future attacks from other neighbor's dogs or a sequel to the current attackers.
Food for thought.
Best wishes
-connie

it might be a good idea if you also discuss the idea of a mutual fence. Two properly fenced yards will keep both the chickens and the dogs safer from now on.

 

[tjo804]

Neighbors being Neighborly is old fashioned these days, but it is always where I start. Congrats on the tentative solution.
Good Luck to you with replacements.

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

Thank you all for your kind words. My husband went and let the owner know and he was ver apologetic. He then came over to talk with me and apologized for his two labs which are active bird dogs they take hunting. He said they would replace all 22 chickens and the two ducks. They are pretty good neighbors and now we will see if they replace them for what I have into them.
I also ask what you all think about getting started pullets from Strombergs on line. I had some very tame roosters and I’m still in shock over this.

You could give just a ballpark figure in terms of how much in cash you think you should be compensated..... since you're gonna start over, you don't want him to buy you just 1 or 2 bag of chick starter food as opposed to having 22 hens like you did before who ate 10 bags in 2 months or whatever it is. Not to mention all the time and energy you put into your flock and how much you have invested in them emotionally...... and the suffering of loss you went through.

Here's what I think :


22 chickens @ $10 each = $220

Food supplies to last at least a year, 10 bags @ 15 = $150

Lost of profit from selling eggs, having to start all over again = $200


TOTAL = $570