Our Babies Died a Terrible Death

[McChooky]

I used to think (before I had chickens) that I wouldn't be able to shoot someone's dog if they were chasing my birds. But I have since then lost four guineas and one Leghorn to predators, and now I wouldn't hesitate if I saw a dog tearing up my chickens.
Probably the only exception would be one of my neighbor's dogs. Since I'm very good friends with the neighbor, and I know her dog. He only comes over if she is over here, and she is aware of his chasing behavior. He ends up in her vehicle if he follows her over here.

I'd be adding an electric fence before you and your neighbor fall out over the chickens because it'll eventually show up without her.they always do.

 

[oldhen2345]

Hi everyone,
It is with a very heavy heart, that we lost our 6 leghorns to a very aggressive dog. The dog was so aggressive that he literally tore the chicken wire out in order to get to our hens. Our hens didn't stand a chance.
I shot the dog and the owner was so out raged he threatened me and my wife. No concern for my babies.
He will no longer be a menace(the dog). I put him away.
By the way, he was not interested in what his dog did as I tried to show him. He wouldn't even look!
Saluda Chickens, RIP!

S sorry for your loss. Glad you put the dog down.

 

[50-45-1]

I remember once hearing my horse thundering up and down his pasture one morning, looking out the window i see he was being chased by two long legged hunting dogs. One was a black and tan coonHound, the other white with light brown spots.
I ran out in my nightgown and having my most loud and intimidating voice (the one that makes all my critter know I mean business) shouted at the dogs "Get the H$!! Outahere"! My horse Dandy ran and got behind me at which time the black dog started stalking towards me with his head down and hackles raised....
Now, I wish I had my gun at that moment as I had nothing but my nightgown and bare feet. I kept shouting and picked up a stick. The brown dog that recognized the authority in my words, was slunking back under the fence, but this time got a shock on his tail from the electric fence and let out a Yelp. Then the black dog haulted as he figured I must have some kind of power to hurt his companion from such a distance.
I Keep my gun right behind the door now. Easy to grab on any dash out the door.
Good job shooting the dog. You were within your rights. I hope you called the sherrif and took lots of pictures of the final scene to cover your butt
It's our responsibility to protect our livestock from this kind of attack.
I always think, what if it small children these aggresive unsupervised dogs find next time?

 

[Isadora]

I'd be adding an electric fence before you and your neighbor fall out over the chickens because it'll eventually show up without her.they always do.

We're putting fence up eventually but we can't afford it til next year.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I am so sorry for your loss and treatment by the errant owner of the dog.

While I love my dogs and my birds I understand the incredible tragedy you went through.

 

[McChooky]

I remember once hearing my horse thundering up and down his pasture one morning, looking out the window i see he was being chased by two long legged hunting dogs. One was a black and tan coonHound, the other white with light brown spots.
I ran out in my nightgown and having my most loud and intimidating voice (the one that makes all my critter know I mean business) shouted at the dogs "Get the H$!! Outahere"! My horse Dandy ran and got behind me at which time the black dog started stalking towards me with his head down and hackles raised....
Now, I wish I had my gun at that moment as I had nothing but my nightgown and bare feet. I kept shouting and picked up a stick. The brown dog that recognized the authority in my words, was slunking back under the fence, but this time got a shock on his tail from the electric fence and let out a Yelp. Then the black dog haulted as he figured I must have some kind of power to hurt his companion from such a distance.
I Keep my gun right behind the door now. Easy to grab on any dash out the door.
Good job shooting the dog. You were within your rights. I hope you called the sherrif and took lots of pictures of the final scene to cover your butt
It's our responsibility to protect our livestock from this kind of attack.
I always think, what if it small children these aggresive unsupervised dogs find next time?

I love the part about the dog backing up and hitting the electric fence!LOL

 

[Granny23]

Hi everyone,
It is with a very heavy heart, that we lost our 6 leghorns to a very aggressive dog. The dog was so aggressive that he literally tore the chicken wire out in order to get to our hens. Our hens didn't stand a chance.
I shot the dog and the owner was so out raged he threatened me and my wife. No concern for my babies.
He will no longer be a menace(the dog). I put him away.
By the way, he was not interested in what his dog did as I tried to show him. He wouldn't even look!
Saluda Chickens, RIP!

Im so sorry!!!

 

[Vacman]

Sorry for your loss and to some degree for the dog owner's loss. It wasn't really the dog's fault but the fault of the irresponsible owner who didn't contain his dog. Being both a chicken, dog, & cat owner, I wouldn't want any of them killed. This does point out a good lesson though...don't trust chickenwire fencing to keep your flock safe. Almost everything but chickens can get through it. I have an electric net fence which has taught my German Shepherd a lesson or two.

 

[SaludaChicken]

I'm so sorry to hear you lost all your girls. That is so sad and very upsetting, especially since your neighbor was unwilling to realize the extent of the damage his dog caused.
Was your coop only reinforced with chicken wire? As you have still painfully found out, chicken wire only keeps chickens in and not predators out. It simply is not strong enough. If you do end up getting more chickens, you will need to use hardware cloth to keep them safe.
Again, I'm so sorry.

Thank you, Isadora.

 

[kmart60]

I'm sorry for your loss and horrified by what you must have experienced. They were your whole flock, weren't they? I've only been a chookie mum for a month, but I'd be devastated to lose my girls, especially in such a horrible manner.
I do hope you can recover from this, reinforce your chicken habitat, and start again. Chicken soup may be good for the soul, but living chickens bring joy to heart and mind!