They're all gone

[specklesmom]

That is awful. So sorry.

 

[jerseygirl1]

I'm so sorry

 

[usschicago1]

Thats awful! Im so sorry

 

[Suzie]

I agree with the comment that you don't need to let the authorities know that you had any males - I had a bad experience with my own German Shepherd Dog - my friend opened the door and let my dog out - unfortunately one of my hens was walking towards the house and the dog caught it - pulled some feathers out but didn't bite the chicken - she died of stress and I cried my eyes out, she was one of my babies and meant as much to me as my dogs - doesn't matter what animals we have they are all precious to us - hope you find out whose dog did this and they face prosecution - I know it doesn't help with your feelings but if it can be prevented from it happening to others it will be a worthwhile cause - my thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Suzie

 

[annie3001]

sorry for such a loss.

 

[Shelly_WNC]

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. As fellow chick lovers this breaks all of our hearts.

 

[Serrin]

I 100% understand how you feel. It's ironic that the dog that killed your beloved little Seramas was also a white Shepherd mix. Your description of that evil mutt could also describe the foul creature that killed two of my most beloved girls last autumn.

I'm in total agreement with one of the other posters that said you needn't tell authorities that you have roosters. Just showing them the bodies of the hens should be sufficient. The important thing at this point is to document the loss. This way, when that wretched creature returns, you'll have a history with your local animal control department and they'll know that this is a recurring problem and that they need to address it immediately.

How many of your birds remain? If there's even one, you know it will return.

I had to resort to penning my girls in a large enclosure, where before they had been allowed to range freely over 10+ acres. It's not fair! My birds NEVER left the farm. Never bothered anyone. Neighbors have always enjoyed eggs from my girls. They've been an asset to the neighborhood.

Then along comes this wretched dog, and an equally wretched owner (I blame the owner entirely here. The dog was just doing what comes natural when they're neglected and left to pretty much fend for themselves!) and my girls are the ones who pay the price of the irresponsible dog owner.

Lost my two very best ladies to that *&%#@(! animal!

I hope you catch that darn dog! Turn him over to the animal control authority in your area. Don't even bother talking to the owner, even if you did know who they are. If they're irresponsible enough to let their dog wander free, then it's a pretty sure bet that they couldn't give a rip about someone else's chickens! Like you said, people who don't have chickens will never understand how deep the attachment and love can go for these feathered friends of ours. So, don't bother beating your head against that wall!! Just let animal control handle it! If you complain long enough and loud enough, they have no choice but to deal with you, and subsequently the dog! You'll be doing yourself and anyone else in your neighborhood who has chickens a huge favor!

And yes, we're still watching for the return of that horrid dog to our coop. He's just about due in fact. **checks the shotgun loaded with salt to make sure it's still ready for that inevitable day** Yup! We're ready for HIM!!

 

[gessieviolet]

Well, folks I have good news to report. Animal control immediately responded. (It helps that my wife runs a daycare for very young children. We were able to go at it from the stand point of concern for the children's safety)

I was impressed with the County's concern for my chickens; turns out the control specialist goes by my house almost everyday and expressed an almost personal concern for the fact that a couple of his favorite fowl (can you believe it) from my flock were victims.

Set traps and caught both culprits. They had the red collars I remembered; it helped that a neighbor had witness their devouring someone else's chicken as well. Seems these dogs also possibly killed a couple of pet cats.

As I was typing this I hear a familiar crowing! Bully Boy, my bantam mix is okay!! So now I have at least Lucy (little serama hen), Lil Red (tiny bantam hen) and Bully still around; maybe, just maybe Tiny Mite, the serama rooster will show up! I know Screech (white serama) was victim) that means there is also slight hope for Big Boy (the black silky) as I did not find any of their feathers that I am sure of.

It's a good day so far!!

 

[rancher hicks]

You must fight this if you can, for the sake of all chickens and owners who have had dog attacks.
You must fix things and get more chickens, never give up , never surrender!

All the best rancher

 

[rhoda_bruce]

I used the local law enforcement once. They returned the dog. The owner was supposed to be so sorry for my losses, but never attempted to contact me for retrobution. Then the same dog came back again. He didn't survive.