New Neighbors = pit bull = dead chickens

[ijon1]

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My son was put on probation for shooting a Rotriler that killed their Yorkie in their own yard. I also live in the Gaines Mi. area.

 

[speckledhen]

Things like this are probably handled on a situational basis. There are different laws in different states, of course, and each must handle this situation the way that suits them best. Me personally, I am not interested in keeping good relations or any relations at all with my neighbors if they are allowing dogs to roam all over the place. I have perimeter fenced two of my five acres so that a dog would have to dig or climb over to get to my birds. Recently, I caught the neighbor's dog way up on my property (rooster warned me), outside the fence, watching the birds. We called the neighbor, told him that the dog was up here near the chickens and he said he would handle it. Just found out that he put up an invisible fence to help contain the dog. Not all neighbors are so cooperative, however.

I do not wish to kill someone's pet. It would be very upsetting to shoot any dog, unless it's attacking a human, however, why do their pets take precedence over my pets, my birds? Realistically, they don't and shouldn't.

 

[Chicks_N_Horses]

That is true ijon1 and also you have to think about the retaliation of the dog owner....

A dog owner whos pet did this and didn't get a chance to reconcile the problem or make ammends might get even angrier and take your favorite beloved animal and kill it and lay it on your doorsteps mutilated.

I know if my dogs did something like that and I was not given a chance to make ammends wtih the folks and they just killed my dog...mmmm it wouldn't get any prettier. It can get uglier and go on and on....Who would want that? That is why it is best to use good sensible judgment when dealing with things....Always use a Godly attitude and you can never go wrong

 

[speckledhen]

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I agree that you should treat others the way you wish to be treated and I think I do. If my own dog got out and was killing someone else's birds and was shot, I would certainly be sad, but they would be justified. It's my responsibility to keep my dog contained, after all. Some folks just never learn, though, sadly.

 

[Chicks_N_Horses]

I guess you are right, and I am mainly talking a first time offense here.....I always believe in second chances but if it went on and on and the owner failed to do anything or act concerned then I think you have all rights to kill the animal being a threat.

 

[speckledhen]

rajzwaibel, it'd be great if you would update us on how things are going with these neighbors and their dog. Hopefully, they were horrified enough to contain it from now on. And I dont think anyone should be off the hook with restitution for dead birds.

 

[Gatekeeper]

To me breed doesnt matter. The owner gets once chance ... then ... lock and load! I have over 200 chickens 95% of them are penned which helps hinder dogs or predators from attacking them.

Whether its pet or profit, I've invested too much time and money into letting someone's irresponsibility on purpose or by accident cost me and my family. I believe in accountability.

*Steps off soapbox*
Gate

 

[Jennings Gamefowl]

i understand what happen to you. I lost won of my prize winning sultans to a pack of dogs, but please please dont kill the pit because its in there blood to kill, they are train to fight and yes you would be better off without it but trying something else maybe????

Bwaaak! :

It just breaks my heart when a property owner is traumatized by the inconsideration of dog owners that allow their dogs to roam free outside their own property. (To all the dog owners that spend the time, love and care to train and provide boundary fencing not included!)

I had an incidence just last week where the neighbor's dog that lives behind us had allowed his dog to free roam on everyone's property (2 1/2 acre parcels). Neighbors had complained to the dog owner. The dog was harassing the horses.

It wasnt until the dog stole through our fencing and crossed onto our property trapping a silkie hen in his mouth and yanking a mouthful of tail feathers and spraining her leg that we just exploded.

Four of us tore out the house (it happened in our backyard) and confronted the man and woman. Their reply, "Isnt YOUR fence up?!"

Outraged husband (and he doesnt even like chickens) "KEEP YOUR DOG ON YOUR property!"

"Oh ... Im sorry."
KEEP YOUR DOG ON YOUR PROPERTY! He got one of our chickens!"

"But we were having friends over."

"KEEP YOUR DOG ON YOUR PROPERTY! Next time it crosses onto our property you wont see it anymore!"

Sad to say animal control does nothing. They give the dog back to the owner and says nicely "Now now... keep your dog on your property."

So now my husband has loaded the little 22caliber rifle in case the dog again trespasses. There will be no next time after that.

with sympathy, Barb​

 

[gypsy2621]

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Is no one getting the bold print?
this dog deliberately tore through not ONE but TWO fences,
how is it justified not removing the potential threat should a child be on the other side of the fence,
chicken today child tomorrow?

 

[Jennings Gamefowl]

i agree but its not the dog fought its the owners I do feel sorry for the kid and i hope him the best ....but next time call the police .... im no animal activist or anything but still the owners should be held responsibility for there dog