The Front Porch Swing

[lindz8504]

I don't know if someone has responded to this yet or not. Unless you're a great shot, a .22 is an awfully small missile to hit a moving target in a specific spot. The dogs won't stand still for you. There is a possibility of massively injuring the dog and having to go up to it and shoot again, which can be heartbreaking - even though it wants your chickens. Shotgun has a more definite kill zone. Just my 2 cents.

That is true. But sometimes the dog stands still(as in the last dog we shot...and it was one shot to the chest/heart) and you can't get close enough for a shotgun(most dogs who are habitual strays and are used to getting shot at), then you have to use the .22, which has ammo that is cheap and accessible, doesn't travel quite as far as other rifles if you miss, and is very, very quiet compared to other guns. Quiet is imperative when shooting a neighbor's dog. Trust me.

We keep both tools on hand for both eventualities, so both are a good choice for farm chores such as this. A hollow point .22 can put down a dog quickly if you are any good at all with a gun.

I am definitely going to be practicing a LOT before I feel confident to take that shot. I really don't want to have to explain that we shot the dogs so quiet is a plus.... Oh why can't people be responsible with their critters!?

 

[Triple Willow]

 I was very stupid..... I have been driving my Grandmas car for errands for about a year now....

Did some errands today... signed papers to take a car off insurance because I sold it....  Went to a diesel truck place to price batteries.... Went to Pep boys to price batteries.... Went to Sushi for lunch....  When I came out Grandmas car was gone.... zip ... .nada....


No keys latched to may purse.... dont remember locking the car.  Distracted about the stuff I still needed to do.... 


Grandma is surprisingly Ok with it.....  Lost my manuscript and my walker.....

Police filed a report took my statement and info took grandmas info....  Mom came to the restaurant and picked me up.  then Went through the whole thing again with grandmas insurance company.... Tripple A.


I am going to bed soon.


deb

Oh no, that just sucks! Sorry. Glad Grandma isn't having a cow. I'm sure you feel bad enough.

 

[perchie.girl]

Perchie Girl needs egg custard. Hot.

A shot of Jameson sounds better.... Maybe two.... With a couple of kicks to the head as a chaser.

deb

 

[chickenboy190]

I was very stupid..... I have been driving my Grandmas car for errands for about a year now....

Did some errands today... signed papers to take a car off insurance because I sold it.... Went to a diesel truck place to price batteries.... Went to Pep boys to price batteries.... Went to Sushi for lunch.... When I came out Grandmas car was gone.... zip ... .nada....

No keys latched to may purse.... dont remember locking the car. Distracted about the stuff I still needed to do....

Grandma is surprisingly Ok with it..... Lost my manuscript and my walker.....
Police filed a report took my statement and info took grandmas info.... Mom came to the restaurant and picked me up. then Went through the whole thing again with grandmas insurance company.... Tripple A.

I am going to bed soon.

deb

Oh I'm very sorry! Hope they find it! My uncle had had truck stolen but they found it.

 

[chickenboy190]

That is true. But sometimes the dog stands still(as in the last dog we shot...and it was one shot to the chest/heart) and you can't get close enough for a shotgun(most dogs who are habitual strays and are used to getting shot at), then you have to use the .22, which has ammo that is cheap and accessible, doesn't travel quite as far as other rifles if you miss, and is very, very quiet compared to other guns. Quiet is imperative when shooting a neighbor's dog. Trust me.

We keep both tools on hand for both eventualities, so both are a good choice for farm chores such as this. A hollow point .22 can put down a dog quickly if you are any good at all with a gun.

.22 works for trapping Around here .22 are hard to get and are expensive.

 

[Searsmom]

That is true. But sometimes the dog stands still(as in the last dog we shot...and it was one shot to the chest/heart) and you can't get close enough for a shotgun(most dogs who are habitual strays and are used to getting shot at), then you have to use the .22, which has ammo that is cheap and accessible, doesn't travel quite as far as other rifles if you miss, and is very, very quiet compared to other guns. Quiet is imperative when shooting a neighbor's dog. Trust me.

We keep both tools on hand for both eventualities, so both are a good choice for farm chores such as this. A hollow point .22 can put down a dog quickly if you are any good at all with a gun.

True, a hollow point and a standing dog. However, a running dog and someone unused to guns... Practice!! I believe you about being quiet. Fortunately there are enough gun owners and hunters in my area that another shot is just another shot.

 

[Searsmom]

You guys post so fast! I feel slow....

 

[perchie.girl]

She needs a tracking devise...

Brings out the warrior in me when someone steals.

From where the car was taken to the freeway is about two miles..... from the freeway here to Mexico is about fifteen or twenty..... Gone in about half hour...... If it was a professional.

If not they may find it in a drug bust or in a ditch somewhere..... Urrg.

Not looking forward to buying a new walker. At almost 400 lbs I have to get a bariatric one. And then there was my manuscript and all my sketches for inventions I had in a small briefcase. Those are duplicatable but really are irreplaceable.... because my thought process can get a little randomized. My hand notes are the way to spark my memory. the cops asked if I had put my manuscript on computer.... Um Yes the other seven journals.... This last one would be number eight. And I had introduced about two or three new characters to round out my society descriptions....

I am deflated

deb

 

[Triple Willow]

Thanks!  I appreciate any and all input!  Luckily, we have both had dogs our entire lives, and most have been working breeds.... (well except for the foo-foo yorkie... we were in an apt. and not supposed to have a dog.... but couldn't stand not to have one...)  Anyway, We will definitely be keeping our critters home, and I plan to use an underground fence for the dog in addition to fence for the livestock. I still have to decide for sure if I'm going to get one and talk the hubby into it.  Shew, our dog food bill is outrageous as it is with the Dane, heeler and yorkie....

Linda... I was just talking to a lady that breeds PyreenesXAnatolian's. I was asking about the temperament of the dogs and all that- if she thought they would be good with chickens, were they people aggressive at all, etc. She said really about the only animal they don't like and won't tolerate is *another dog in the field with them*. That is what I need! Taking care of other dogs would be my LGD's #1 job!

 

[perchie.girl]

Quote: Thank you so much