So sorry Marty, that is devastating. I am really careful when out with my chickens as I know my dogs would be in the run in a heartbeat. I am glad they are out there though, as the neighbor dogs that run loose would be back there in a heartbeat if mine weren't. I could not imagine letting my dogs run....
Had two bad dogs work very hard to dig under our perimeter fence yesterday. From their they breached 3 other pens, killing exhibition buff and grey dewlap toulosue, and sebastopol geese. Also Muscovey, Khaki Campbell, and Ancona pairs. Our Thanksgiving turkey, and a bourben red girl. And, our lone adult rooster (bless his brave soul). Lost 50 birds, with replacement costs over $4000. Ironically, our fences were so good, that they couldn't find their way back out. They are in police custody now.
So sorry about your loss, I hope the owners of the dogs will have to pay replacement cost, but I know that won't replace your sadness over the loss of your birds
Hi,
I lost my big RIR roo today, he was an old man, and really thought he was something Golden Girl (Buff) stayed by his side for a little bit like she was checking on him. I don't know why he died he was fine all day yesterday and I went to check them this morning and let them out and he was taking his last breath in the pen. I do have his son and daughter so that is the bright spot in this. Wow the king of the yard is gone.
Hi,
I lost my big RIR roo today, he was an old man, and really thought he was something Golden Girl (Buff) stayed by his side for a little bit like she was checking on him. I don't know why he died he was fine all day yesterday and I went to check them this morning and let them out and he was taking his last breath in the pen. I do have his son and daughter so that is the bright spot in this. Wow the king of the yard is gone.
