The Worst of all predators...

[Kusanar]

i don't know why people think that pellet guns (or any air gun, talking about BB and airsoft are toys) here in Canada that pellet gun is classified as a fire arm (if it shots over 500 fps its a real gun in the eyes of law here)

sorry for your loss.

I consider anything that fires Metal to be a real gun. Pellet guns, BB guns that shoot metal BB's, slingshots with lead or other lethal projectile.

Airsoft with plastic or ceramic are toys, toys for adults, but toys none the less.

If you can have a fun day of stalking your friends and shooting each other in the face with it and no one has to have medical care, then it's a toy, if someone has to dig projectiles out of their skin, then it's a gun.

 

[CarlitosRussito]

Wow,
I'd invest in a trail cam, a $50 model takes great pics or video, holds thousands of pics and is digital so you can erase them. Even at night.
Hide it discreetly so it's not noticeable. Keeps an eye on your place/birds when you can't. Might not stop bad from happening but at least you know who/what is responsible.

Actually i was considering one, I might get one.

 

[Hailey313]

Mean, cruel and tragic for you and the chickens. I am so sorry for your loss. I, myself, would feel devestated, I'm sure.

You can get a "dash-cam" that is motional activated and will take great videos at Walmart for $15. We have one.

My nephew, at age 10, shot a boys eye out while "playing" with a pellet gun. These "toy" guns are not toys.

 

[RWise]

Pellet rifles are certainly not toys, my .22 fires at or above a .22 long riffle. Add to that, I use hollow points and the knockdown power goes up.
I would also say camera time, and hope the riffle was not stolen since you sold it!
Good luck I find those that live near you can be the worst predator out there!
Edit; I would have given the riffle to the sheriff while I was filing a complaint!

 

[theoldchick]

Human beings are the most devious predator out there. We don't play by the rules and others will suffer for our greed, stupidity and thoughtlessness. I would have had a police report taken and the weapon should have been kept for evidence. Another member here had a neighbor shoot at her coop while she was inside. Let me tell you these situations get nasty. Real nasty. You can get involved by notifying the neighbors and discuss the situation with them. Chances are the person doing the shooting is targeting other animals such as dogs and cats. Once you get the neighbors involved you will have more eyes out there making it difficult for the perp to get his jollies.

My advice is to tread carefully. I know the first instinct is to go out there blasting but then you are no better than the person who is attacking your chickens.

 

[AquaDuck]

That's terrible! So sorry for your loss!
If you have good relations with the neighbors, I'd calmly inform them of the situation. Be sure not to sound accusing or anything. Explain that you consider your chickens your pets (as some unfortunately regard them as expendable and not important, the "just get a new one" attitude...), and are very sad about your pet's death. Advise them to keep a close eye on their own pets etc.
The more people keeping watch, the better.

 

[itsasmallfarm]

i don't know why people think that pellet guns (or any air gun, talking about BB and airsoft are toys) here in Canada that pellet gun is classified as a fire arm (if it shots over 500 fps its a real gun in the eyes of law here)

sorry for your loss.

 

[Abriana]

People are so heartless and mean. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope they get caught.
I just wanted to say I love your little grave marker. I have used rocks so far. I’ve gotta make a couple of those instead. Great idea, I think it’s beautiful.

 

[Beer can]

Actually i was considering one, I might get one.

Doesn't take a expensive one but they have them. If I could afford it I would get one of the black light ones, can't be seen by people at night, the others are infrared like I have, not super noticeable but do show a bit of a red glow of led's at night, super quick in pic mode, longer in vid. They also have some that email you pics as they happen.
I bought mine originally to scout for deer, hunting purposes, have lots of pics of deer, some of bear, some really scary one's of a fisher, didn't even know we had them (only scary cause of my chickens, was pretty cool otherwise).
I mainly use it for chicken coop scout now, see what's out there, had a couple coyotes on it. Also have hid and used it for a security cam, pointed at our house and driveway when we leave for vacation, we're very rural and doubt any probs, don't even lock garage, but it makes me feel better if something does come missing, don't have to wonder and suspect.
Couple pics on my small coop, so you can see what it's capable of, just a cheap $50, 6 megapixel I bought five or more yrs ago, they are a lot better now and more megapixel at that price.
Did not have any probs with that fox, must have had easier things to eat.

 

[chickendreams24]

I agree the cops should have been involved.

There was a thread on BYC about a month ago that someone's neighbors were shooting pellet guns at their birds. They were in the coop and walked out and the neighbors continued to shoot pellet guns in their direction while cursing at them.

The thread was locked for review because talk became sort of heated.

Anyway while it's never happened to us as we are very rural it has happened.

Please contact the police and be safe. No firearm pellet gun bb gun or any of them are toys. Everyone should be taught the proper use of a firearm. It's a personal opinion and I know it wouldn't stop people who were really set on doing harm to another but it would stop most of the accidental shootings that happen with guns.

My brother had a friend growing up that found his father's gun and wanted to play cops and robbers. He was about 7. He shot and killed his brother. Their father had never taught them about guns only kept it away from them and he kept it loaded.