Sad Day... Dog killed 37 meaties

[Amyh]

That stinks!! I'm so sorry for your loss!! I have a beagle too and she has killed some of our chicks, but never been able to get our big girls. The big girls defend themselves and look out for her, I guess. I also try very hard to be careful, but I've made a few mistakes and it's been my fault that the chickens were killed by her.

Just letting you know that you're not alone and I'm so sorry this happened!

 

[AussieAcres]

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I have to say that i walked into my yard and saw all my ducks dead...
And i still didnt blame my dog... i didnt even scold her... because we came home after it was already done...
Its true that i couldnt look at her for a day or so..i was so angry... but really i was more angry at my foster son (18 yrs old..and knows better) that left the deck gate open...
It wasnt her fault.. at all.
How could it be her fault?

Shes a dog...

I don't believe I ever said it was the dogs fault. He was bred & trained to hunt, I didn't blame my DH even though he knew Zack was an escape artist, I personally take all the blame. The dog was not scolded, not disciplined, not made to wear a dead chicken around it's neck... He was put back in his kennel and fed his nightly dog food... -- however I do understand the whole thought process of shooting the dog at the minute it happened. The mind thinks lots of things a time like that not that I would act on it.

Just to be clear I said "people", and never directed what I said at any one person, including you. As for finding some of my own killed, I have. I had several lost to a neighbors dog. Found the point of entry and amended the setup to be more secure. I have my own dogs, plus cats, neighbor dogs, Coons, Coyotes, Coy dogs, Snakes, Hawks, Owls, Mink, and a whole list of other predators in my area. It all comes down to "proofing" your setup and management of the flock. I am sorry this happened to you, but there is no denying that before it does happen it is the humans responsibility to ensure the safety of their animals. No one can ensure 100% of the flock will always be protected, but mis-haps like yours, when it is your own animals, can nine times out of ten be avoided.

 

[bigshoes213]

That is terrible. I know what it is like to lose your chickens. I only lost 2 to my border collie/german shephard mix all because there was a gap in my fence leading into my backyard with my dogs. I free range my chickens on a couple acres (which is also fenced in) behind my house. Of course I have 3 great pyrenees dogs they are around constantly in their area that do not bother them at all. and 1 great pyrenees mix that stays in my yard with the border collie mix and comes and goes into their pen daily with me. My border collie is a great dog just he likes to hunt unfortuately. I have to be super diligent about checking the gate and making sure it stays closed and locked.

I can just imagine your sorrow and how upset you were with that dog. I hope you wont have anymore trouble.

christina

 

[poultryfan73]

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