Texas

[TexasLisa]

I would lay up with rifle/handgun that the rounds wouldn't hit something I didn't want for a backstop and end three rogue dogs. Domestic packs that people let run wild are not only dangerous to livestock but to people. They have no fear of humans and are prone to go after them as well.

I totally agree! The second time I was hit by a pack of dogs they were owned by the neighbor behind me. They are allowed to roam free and wreck havoc wherever they go. He doesn't care if they get hit by cars or whatever. We have 7 acres and they killed all but 3. One had to be culled due to internal damage. They were scattered all over the property along with 3 wild rabbits. None of them (incl.rabbits) were eaten. Once they get 'in the zone' they won't stop.

 

[ChicKat]

Well, had a talk with the neighbor and it wasn't his dog. I'm kinda glad about that, because I wouldn't want a chicken killing dog as a neighbor. The lady behind me told me that there has been sightings of a 3 dog pack of strays roaming the neighborhood lately and they went after another neighbors rabbits last week. This does make more sense, because 9 hens spread out over 2 acres seems a little much for one dog. The roosters are pretty good about rounding all the girls up fast and getting them up high in the coops when there's a threat. So, now I need to go over the fences with a fine tooth comb and find out how they got in and fix that.

Also, does anyone know of a good outdoor security camera system that won't break the bank? I've done game cams before, but it seems no matter where I put them, the horses pick that as their favorite spot to stand all day and I'll get 500+ pictures of legs.

It's a good lesson to us all that you got to the bottom of it and weren't hasty with the neighbor. Glad that you got the facts prior to taking action.

I totally agree! The second time I was hit by a pack of dogs they were owned by the neighbor behind me. They are allowed to roam free and wreck havoc wherever they go. He doesn't care if they get hit by cars or whatever. We have 7 acres and they killed all but 3. One had to be culled due to internal damage. They were scattered all over the property along with 3 wild rabbits. None of them (incl.rabbits) were eaten. Once they get 'in the zone' they won't stop.

That is just so sad.....

 

[Fire Ant Farm]

Well, had a talk with the neighbor and it wasn't his dog. I'm kinda glad about that, because I wouldn't want a chicken killing dog as a neighbor. The lady behind me told me that there has been sightings of a 3 dog pack of strays roaming the neighborhood lately and they went after another neighbors rabbits last week. This does make more sense, because 9 hens spread out over 2 acres seems a little much for one dog. The roosters are pretty good about rounding all the girls up fast and getting them up high in the coops when there's a threat. So, now I need to go over the fences with a fine tooth comb and find out how they got in and fix that.

Also, does anyone know of a good outdoor security camera system that won't break the bank? I've done game cams before, but it seems no matter where I put them, the horses pick that as their favorite spot to stand all day and I'll get 500+ pictures of legs.

I'm sorry to hear this - a couple small dogs (allowed to run free by neighbor) got into my yard by digging under the fence at one spot (so look for that). Another time, they got in from the front (they are small) - Fortunately, all chickens are in paddocks, slowing them down, and my rooster Dumbledore flew out of his paddock and lured them back out of the yard away from the others - almost lost his life in the process, but he survived. I chased the dogs off - I got a good look, but couldn't catch them. My next door neighbor told me that he lets the dog run free and she had warned him not to, esp. as we have elderly folks in the neighborhood.

I shored up the small gaps in front where they got in, and a few weeks later I heard a commotion on the street - I went out, and that same dog that I saw after my rooster had bit someone else's dog, and both owners were there, holding their dogs. I told the owner of the little attack dog that his dog had almost killed my rooster, and that he was an aggressive attack dog, and he needed to be restrained. The owner, while obviously stupid about letting that happen, was mortified (we have a small neighborhood, and he was being chastised in stereo by me and the owner of the other dog). I have never seen that dog again, so he must have figured out how to restrain him.

- Ant Farm

 

[RoosterCogburn7]

My birds are all cooped with the exception of letting the free range under supervision. I have no qualms about killing predators: coons, snakes, errant dogs.

 

[Lacy P]

Glad to hear it wasn't the neighbors dog but sorry you are losing birds. I recently had to pen up my German Shepherd behind hot wire because she has killed several of my young birds. She didn't get into the pen but I had some that figured out how to clear a 6.5 ft fence and she got every single one that got out. I am working on a better covered pen system and hoping I can get my dog back from my mom's yard after I get that built.

 

[NickyPick]

I would lay up with rifle/handgun that the rounds wouldn't hit something I didn't want for a backstop and end three rogue dogs. Domestic packs that people let run wild are not only dangerous to livestock but to people. They have no fear of humans and are prone to go after them as well.

You're welcome to come out and do so, but for me, I'd have to learn how to shoot with shaky hands and would have to catch whatever is doing this when they're doing it. I just keep seeing the aftermath, not the event.

 

[RoosterCogburn7]

You're decision.

 

[Ren2014]

No this was years ago. 1-2 years ago she was euthanized. She had a tumor on the brain, seizures, extreme arthritis to where she would drag herself when trying to get up. This caused puncture wounds and scrapes. She had dementia and would just was around in circles. She couldn't walk anymore

Awwhh, she was a beautiful dog

 

[Ren2014]

Well, had a talk with the neighbor and it wasn't his dog. I'm kinda glad about that, because I wouldn't want a chicken killing dog as a neighbor. The lady behind me told me that there has been sightings of a 3 dog pack of strays roaming the neighborhood lately and they went after another neighbors rabbits last week. This does make more sense, because 9 hens spread out over 2 acres seems a little much for one dog. The roosters are pretty good about rounding all the girls up fast and getting them up high in the coops when there's a threat. So, now I need to go over the fences with a fine tooth comb and find out how they got in and fix that.

Also, does anyone know of a good outdoor security camera system that won't break the bank? I've done game cams before, but it seems no matter where I put them, the horses pick that as their favorite spot to stand all day and I'll get 500+ pictures of legs.

Happy to hear it wasn't your neighbor's dogs. Can you call animal control to pick them up? Even if you live in the country, you can call a County animal control. Most counties have an "at large" law. Good luck and if you don't have roofs on your pens consider they could be going over fences.

 

[ChicKat]

Awwhh, she was a beautiful dog

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