Can I shoot a dog that is killing chickens?

[Jerry]

Im ok with the rules around livestock but are chickens classed as livestock and can I shoot a dog in the actions of killing them? (I have both SGC and FAC and conditions on my FAC include protection of livestock)

Hens are in the garden and behind chicken netting with single strand electric around the base about 6" from the ground.

In the village pub the landlord as two weimaraners that are know to wander. This week some of my layers were killed in the run and not taken which I thought odd as a fox would take at least one. I then fpound bloody great foot prints around the run and in it. They would certainly marry up to a dog the size of a weimaraner.

The owners have been warned in the past about the bogs wandering but take no notice, and I believe one bit the pub cleaner though not 100% sure about that.

Im going to put up a trail camera tomorrow so if they come back I have photographic evidence.

 

[spin cycle]

' whats that?.....you're dog is missing....oh dear...i havn't seen him but i'll keep a lookout'

 

[Nearly]

"You should have seen the size of the fox that was after my chickens last night. "

 

[DrWazzock]

' whats that?.....you're dog is missing....oh dear...i havn't seen him but i'll keep a lookout'

Precisely. Say nowt. Have the hole dug ready.

 

[Bury the Trash]

Im ok with the rules around livestock but are chickens classed as livestock and can I shoot a dog in the actions of killing them? (I have both SGC and FAC and conditions on my FAC include protection of livestock)

Hens are in the garden and behind chicken netting with single strand electric around the base about 6" from the ground.

In the village pub the landlord as two weimaraners that are know to wander. This week some of my layers were killed in the run and not taken which I thought odd as a fox would take at least one. I then fpound bloody great foot prints around the run and in it. They would certainly marry up to a dog the size of a weimaraner.

The owners have been warned in the past about the bogs wandering but take no notice, and I believe one bit the pub cleaner though not 100% sure about that.

Im going to put up a trail camera tomorrow so if they come back I have photographic evidence.

dont think i would Jerry ,could cause you a lot of trouble what about a a well desigined electric fence bated with a bit of meat , witha lot of power ,doges dont like that ,or ours dont anyway.

 

[Blaithin]

Put up the camera and string some raw bacon on the hotwire.

Should solve the problem and you'll get a good show.

 

[Rnold]

How much do you like to go to the pub?

 

[Jerry]

How much do you like to go to the pub?

Been once in the last 12 months. It’s crap.

 

[Nearly]

How much do you like to go to the pub?

less than he likes a fried egg?

 

[Bald Rick]

Weimaraner pup is going to be north of £2500. I‘d be very very certain before pulling the trigger

Personally I would improve the fencing before shooting a dog. Did it once in 1977 and it still haunts me to this day

 

[Jerry]

Weimaraner pup is going to be north of £2500. I‘d be very very certain before pulling the trigger

Personally I would improve the fencing before shooting a dog. Did it once in 1977 and it still haunts me to this day

Yes, Ive done it in the past and its not pleasant and would be last resort.

As always its the bloody stupid owners fault.

If I can get clear proof on the camera they will get an education, theres two of the dogs, and if they cost £5k youd think they would look after the damned things properly

 

[Rod Dumbreck]

If you need to be at all legal, then informing the police within 24 hrs is definitely a requirement, but I don't know whether a chicken counts as livestock.

 

[Bald Rick]

Yes, Ive done it in the past and its not pleasant and would be last resort.

As always its the bloody stupid owners fault.

If I can get clear proof on the camera they will get an education, theres two of the dogs, and if they cost £5k youd think they would look after the damned things properly

100% on the owner(s).

Photographic proof, compo sufficient to totally dog & fox proof your unit and a free chicken in the basket meal

 

[workin f nowt]

Im ok with the rules around livestock but are chickens classed as livestock and can I shoot a dog in the actions of killing them? (I have both SGC and FAC and conditions on my FAC include protection of livestock)

Hens are in the garden and behind chicken netting with single strand electric around the base about 6" from the ground.

In the village pub the landlord as two weimaraners that are know to wander. This week some of my layers were killed in the run and not taken which I thought odd as a fox would take at least one. I then fpound bloody great foot prints around the run and in it. They would certainly marry up to a dog the size of a weimaraner.

The owners have been warned in the past about the bogs wandering but take no notice, and I believe one bit the pub cleaner though not 100% sure about that.

Im going to put up a trail camera tomorrow so if they come back I have photographic evidence.

Assuming it's the same as game birds as in pheasants I'm reliably told that whilst in the release pen and a dog is in it then yes you can shoot it but if they're on the outside of the pen then not because they are classed as wild.

 

[betweenthelines]

How are the dogs able to get in and out but the chickens can't get out?

 

[Jerry]

How are the dogs able to get in and out but the chickens can't get out?

They are jumping over the fence I suspect. It’s about 4’6” high and hens have wings clipped.

Never had anything get in run before in 15 years of it being there.

 

[010101]

It could be a very expensive mistake as you argue through the solicitors about the damage to his expensive chattels, regardless of your sense of indignation.
Can't the owner be asked politely? It might be cheaper.

 

[Pad123]

I’ve alway assumed chickens were livestock, along with all other food producing animals.

 

[FonterraFarmer]

Im ok with the rules around livestock but are chickens classed as livestock and can I shoot a dog in the actions of killing them? (I have both SGC and FAC and conditions on my FAC include protection of livestock)

Hens are in the garden and behind chicken netting with single strand electric around the base about 6" from the ground.

In the village pub the landlord as two weimaraners that are know to wander. This week some of my layers were killed in the run and not taken which I thought odd as a fox would take at least one. I then fpound bloody great foot prints around the run and in it. They would certainly marry up to a dog the size of a weimaraner.

The owners have been warned in the past about the bogs wandering but take no notice, and I believe one bit the pub cleaner though not 100% sure about that.

Im going to put up a trail camera tomorrow so if they come back I have photographic evidence.

Yes only if there in the act and or on your property.
Sometimes best to bury them asap and deny knowledge.
If caught alive, dog owner is liable for all damage and costs incurred including bullets if used.

 

[neilo]

It could be a very expensive mistake as you argue through the solicitors about the damage to his expensive chattels, regardless of your sense of indignation.
Can't the owner be asked politely? It might be cheaper.

The dogs are known to wander and the owners have done nothing to stop it. Do you think asking politely will get anywhere, other than alerting the owners as to where to look for the freshly dug soil?

I suspect there is only one solution, but a bit of archived trail cam footage might be sensible in the event of something kicking off perhaps?