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[highcountrychickens]

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Musta been some slammin advice they got from their thread on www.stupidirresponsibleagressiveownersofshepardsthatshouldrunfree.com , or it's companion site, www.criminalrecordholderswithdogs.com

 

[Emzyyy]

Im sorry about the whole situation, you have a right to protect your chickens but I really do not think it was the dog's fault it was just caught up in the middle of unresponsible owners.

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[aidenbaby]

Emzyyy - I think you may have missed the parts where the OP's young daughter had been hitting the dog with a SHOVEL and screaming at it and the dog was STILL heading for more chickens. The dog had what is called blood lust. It would have kept going until all the chickens, ducks, turkeys were gone and quite frankly I'm surprised it didn't turn on the OP's daughter. I would hope that if you were in such a position where a dog is on your property, attacking your chickens and wasn't stopping when you were hitting it with a shovel, that your parents would do the same as the OP's.

A word for those people that don't seem to understand the damage an unknown animal can do. Many years ago, I lived in Dallas. I was in the cat/kitten adoption room at the humane society when a cat got loose and I went to help get the cat back into the cage. The poor thing looked absolutely terror stricken. The SECOND I picked it up, it attacked me. I'm not talked about those simple scratches a PO'd cat gives to get you to release, I'm talking biting down to the bone SEVERAL times and scratches that went from my wrist to my elbow. In the 10-20 seconds I held him/her, the cat was trying to kill me. I don't remember whether I let it go or if someone came and got it off anymore (I'm pretty sure I let it go). As it turns out someone had mistakenly put the cat in the adoption room to recover from having been neutered/spayed as part of their catch and release program for feral cats. There were NO signs that this cat should not have had its cage door opened (remember, it was in an adoption room). I ended up with an infection from the bites and scratches and was told by the doctors at the ER that I was lucky that is all that happened. My point is: if you don't KNOW the animal, you don't know how it will react and you should take all the precautions necessary to protect yourself and your family. I don't blame the cat for reacting the way it did but I do blame the person that made the decision to put that cat where they did. To this day, I remember the fear and hatred that was in that cats eyes. I do not doubt that the cat could have done far more damage that it did.

 

[lickskillet]

aidenbaby wrote:

My point is: if you don't KNOW the animal, you don't know how it will react and you should take all the precautions necessary to protect yourself and your family.

THAT is EXACTLY how we felt/feel!!! I NEVER EVER EVER want to hear my daughter scream like THAT AGAIN! When it was all over with and we were back in the house, we were STILL shaking!! When talking with the PO's that came to the house(4 days later) and going over it again with them, yes, more shaking! This dog wasn't just chasing the chickens, it was snarling and growling! It would not stop! I know some have said to tell DD to turn and run, but now have misgivings about that, as I don't know if it would also have seen her as prey and chased her, IJDK.
This is what DD does now to watch her chickens, with either her dad or I watching from the deck.

That's the shed BTW not the coop, the coop is to the left, just out of the picture. Notice the shed door open? The shovel is right inside of the door. DD is keeping it handy, even though we are watching. The dog attack took place between the shed and back run.​

 

[Chicky Tocks]

Aww that is almost sad! Bless her broken heart.

If I didn't know what was behind that picture, it would seem so sweet, her just sitting there doting over her chooks, but she's sitting there like a great pyranese livestock guard!

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

Bless her heart! I know the feeling of the constant vigil, I learned my lesson the other day. It breaks my heart to see my roo pace back and fourth in the run when I lock him up to go to sleep (during the day 'cause I work nights) He is so lonly down there, but now, unless I'm out there right with him, it's where he has to be. Safety is priority #1 after my experience the other day and reading what your poor DD went through. Please tell her I'm still praying for her (and you and your DH as well)

It was a terrible thing to have happen and I am so sorry for you and your family- I can't say it enough.

 

[Polish Chickens]

it's considered a dangerous dog since it was snarling and growling as well as teeth showing towards you or your daughter or to your family. I would have just shot the dog right in it's eyes and mouth if it ever happened to me or my flock

 

[TN.MamaHen]

Love the pic!! How sweet,she looks like she loves them so much!! Like a mother hen watching her babies!!

Its so upsetting to know she watched the whole thing happen.

 

[Ladyhawke1]

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I feel the same way

we need some super heroes!

I can understand your concern. However, if fear of reprisal is on your mind, then think again.

If these people have broken the law before… then they have not learned their lesson. If they remain at large, uncontrolled, and disorderly and out of control, then it is not only you but also the rest of society that are at risk.

If they know that people are afraid to “convict” or charge them with their crimes, this just emboldens criminal behavior. Yes, it is easy for me to say that because I am not in your shoes.

However, what if they go scot-free this time? What would stop them from further retaliation? Out of control dogs are as nothing to out of control people.

Take a deep breath. Be brave. Only you can make those decisions that are best for you and your family. My best wishes are for you and yours.

 

[babylady4]

It is a VERY good thing that your daughter did NOT run. The dog would have turned on her for sure; that is something you NEVER do when you are being harassed by a dog, they will assume YOU are the next item on the menu and go for you.

Love the pic of her watching her babies; she is adoreable. I remember doing the same thing with my geese when I was her age.

Good luck!