OHio ~ Come on Buckeyes, let me know your out there!

[loveourbirds]

I'm so upset my neighbors dog got one of our chickens yesterday when I was at work. She tore her up really bad.

she is definately not going to make it. This is my first one that has gotten attacked by a dog. I just made her as comfortable as possible but it is so upsetting! I have been crying ever since I came home yesterday.

sorry to hear about your troubles. this is the hard part about farming - well all come to love our animals and even individual personalities in the group. my wife and i think of our chickens as our kids - the real kids kinda get jealous LOL.

now that the dog has attacked, he will probably be back. use caution and keep them penned, a strand of electric around the coop may be a good idea.

 

[ShayBaby]

Oi. This has the makings of a bad day already. I have an elderly relative's surprise birthday party to attend in a couple hours and our crappy car was acting up again so DH volunteered to drive it to work so I could drive the Buick (which I hate but at least it runs). He made it just off our road and into the "main road" and car went kapoot. Probably for good this time. So he's sitting in the middle of the road waiting for a tow truck. And I'm not going to make it to the party I'm obligated to attend (long story). It could be much worse, Em..

 

[ShayBaby]

So sorry chickadee. I'd be tempted to die the chicken around the dog's neck, but you'd probably lose any amity left with the neighbors. >>

 

[alibraun]

sorry about your loss chickadee, we had issues with our old neighbor irresponsible ppl just turn two dogs loose and go back in their house. sorry for ur car problems Shay bay n hi n thanks OHhappychicks!

 

[chickadee5002]

Thanks everyone, you guys are great. She passed away earlier today. I just sat with her and petted her till she passed. I know things happen but man you never think it's going to be your pets.
Oh Shay I hope your car can be fixed! Cars can be a pain sometimes.

 

[WYNot]

sorry to hear about your troubles. this is the hard part about farming - well all come to love our animals and even individual personalities in the group. my wife and i think of our chickens as our kids - the real kids kinda get jealous LOL.

now that the dog has attacked, he will probably be back. use caution and keep them penned, a strand of electric around the coop may be a good idea.

Personally, I'd recommend a good rifle too. Here in OH, you are within your rights and the law to put down a dog attacking livestock.

Quote: O.R.C. http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/955.28

 

[loveourbirds]

Personally, I'd recommend a good rifle too. Here in OH, you are within your rights and the law to put down a dog attacking livestock.

Quote: O.R.C. http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/955.28
i agree with this completely. i try to catch the dog and chain it, giving one warning to the owner when i take it back to them. the second time the dog is disposed of. it took me disposing of 2 dogs, the neighbors didnt like it; but they kept them home after that.

 

[chickadee5002]

Wow I'll have to show that to him if there ever is another problem. I agree totally with that law. I think what made me more mad was that is WAS on my property and killed my baby. I definitely don't want it to happen again. I have my rifle by the backdoor anyway because of coyotes and other critters. I wont hesitate to use it.

 

[Chickawawa]

hello Chickawawa! is anyone going to the national in Columbus?? my first time, looking for info on what to get for next year. I have fowl math,
muhahaha!!looking to make contact with someone with Blue Jersey Giant, my Blacks need more company,maybe a roo too, hmm.

My cousin actually got some really nice Blue Jersey Giants from a breeder in Wapak. I'll try to find that info for you.

 

[alibraun]

chickawawa thank you! I would love any help with finding blues for spring!! well I have to research molting, talk to everyone later!