Their biggest piece of evidence was a picture of one of the dogs sitting next to a stuffed toy chicken. They thought that it would show that the dog wouldn't be aggressive to a chicken.
OMG I can't believe some people out there. I've been lurking for a while now and really admire you for sticking to this and squeaking as much as any wheel can, can't wait to see how your efforts in collection go and how the trial goes!
Like many others have said Horsejoody, it doesn't replace your birds or make even a dent in the trauma this caused you but you have seen these idiots in their true light, and you have had judgement served on them.
You have done so very well in all of this and I really hope you get further assistance in the other trial.