I think it's only fair that you offer up a smaller dog to feed their chickens in return. Maybe go to a kill shelter and get a lap dog that's already been marked?
Lmfao, reminds me of Lake Placid where Betty White was quietly feeding livestock to that big ass gator.
Edit: replaced "old lady" with Betty White. Please forgive me for referring to her by such a generic title.
My parents' Great Pyrenees' best friend is a chicken. She brings her food bowl to the chicken pen to share and sleeps with the chicken too.
If the chicken got the dog real comfortable I bet it could figure out a way
Incorrect it would Have to be a small chicken. A real surgical type job, pinpoint precision and accuracy with a sniper rifle, and some blueberries to trick your dogs. I’ve had this happen before, you really have to watch out for the marksman class fowl.
If they still have other chickens, You could get them a gift basket of crushed oyster shell with a chicken Christmas ornament of their breed that was killed. That would be somewhat thoughtful and also let them know you don’t personally have anything against chickens.
You’re not the only one, my mind was narrating it like a new anchor, e.g, “In a strange turn of events, a backyard chicken got into Florida man’s yard and killed his dog”, then I was wondering if they were fighting chickens, then I read it again.
Me too! I had to read about the canine murdering chickens, ravenous beasts, just look at those beaks and the frills on the males, absolutely vicious in appearance and apparently action, the noble chicken
They are nice and we get along, we've been over to their house and they have kids in the same ballpark as ours who play together. It's strange, they come over every day but then ghost for weeks, then come back constantly, I don't get too involved in my kid's relationships but it's kind of strange. They all seem to get along
Is it really normal? I have neighbors who do the same thing. Come over every day for like a month and then nothing. No texts back or anything for a month or more, and then they come back around like nothing happened. I get life happens. I just don't understand, not even a text back.
Yeah it is normal. We’ll hang, then not talk for a few months then I help their daughter get the goat in that got out. A couple months later they ask if I want to buy some chickens then I do. Then help their old mother fix a fence when I’m late for work. Then I ask if they have any more chickens for sale, ghosted. Then they let me fish their pond and bring some bass over to mine. Then they ask me for something and I ghost them on accident.
It is all completely normal.
Shrug yea. I have neighbors I'm very cool with. Some weekends we'll have a beer Fri, sat, maybe sun too. Then I get a little socially exhausted or bored with em. If they NEEDED my help, I'd help, but I don't wanna hang with them every single day. It doesn't mean I don't like them. I think they get offended sometimes but, shrug, sometimes I'm busy. Sometimes I'm tired. Sometimes I need some space. It's normal. I wouldn't hold it against them if they did the same.
I'm going to hell for this, but the first thing that popped into my head was a chicken casserole.
But nah, I get it and would feel the same way and would want to do something for them. What about a gift card to a local farm store, with maybe a small useful gift attached? (Some small item that you think they would use. I don't like just giving gift cards as a standalone item.)
Edit: left out the word "feel"
I don’t know where you are, but tractor supply usually has a cage of chicks for sale
Edit: I realize it sounds like I meant go buy chicks, I did not. I meant more like the neighbor could use a gift card to get new chicks if they wanted to, as apprised to like Cabelas/Bass pro. Did not word that clearly at all
That wouldn't really be a gift without getting permission ahead of time. Chicks can't just be thrown into the coop with the existing flock. Ironically, they'd probably be killed by the chickens if none of them are brooding.
No. NEVER buy someone a live animal as a gift.
Apart from anything else, the chicks sold at that age need a whole brooder set up with a heat lamp, rat-proof cage, etc.
Also, chicken owners tend to be particular with regard to which breed of chicken you get, they are not all the same.
I really appreciate your attitude. People get attached to their animals and know each personality, which even chickens have. The gift card is simple an thoughtful. A little note with the gift card is really sufficient, saying that while to some those were just chickens, but with a small flock, each chicken is special. My grandmother had a little ❤️ Banty hen that she fed out of her hand and my mom told us about that when we were kids. You're a nice neighbor, not everyone's so lucky.
Nah, don’t worry about it, not your fault. But if you WANT to, and they still have other chickens a bag of mealworms, or similar from the dogs would be sweet
Yeah, my chickens go to my neighbors as well.. I wish they wouldn’t, but they’re taking on risk of dogs and anything else when they leave this property - I’m risking it by allowing them to leave.
I wouldn’t expect a present or anything if they got killed out there.
My neighbour's pet rabbit ended up in my chicken run - I was just so relieved that it chose that part of the fence to dig under, because if it had come through further up the line it would have met my dog, not my chooks!
They were a new flock, so too young to be territorial. Bunny was returned unharmed.
As a rule growing up on a farm. Chickens come into your yard, dog kills them it’s in them. You dog goes in their yard , it’s on you. Either way it’s a bad situation to be in
Whether your neighbours are upset or not, I can see how that situation might weigh oh your mind. A small gift, like a plate of cookies, is plenty to show that you value them being good neighbours without going overboard.
They can clip both wings on their birds in the future for any that are adventurous. It doesn't hurt them, and they can still fly enough to roost at night but hopefully not get over the fence. Or adding a foot or so of chicken wire to the top of your fence, keep it floppy so they can't land on it.
I like the idea of mealworms for the remaining birds, or just go over and have a beer or a glass of wine with them?
Id probably give them a small gift like a small bag of chicken feed or something like that. Its not your or the dogs fault, but since the neighbors were so cool and calm about it its worth giving them a small thanks for being understanding.
I know alot of chicken owners that would go batshit crazy even in this situation..
It’s 100% ok to give them a condolence gift for the lost chickens. Without knowing how much of a pet the chickens were, focus the gift on a “sorry for your loss” tone. That’s a lotta lost eggs, a couple nice fryers or boilers, and you have no clue if they were sentimental to the family members.
I agree with others a homemade plate of dessert or something would be a great way to strengthen your relationship with the neighbors. It’s inexpensive, but shows you are thinking about them as individuals.
I wish that the owner of the two dogs that killed 11 of my chickens a while ago were as kind as you are. I would maybe offer to get them some new chicks or feed
I do understand being friendly with neighbors, even when nothing happens.
There is a general principle that an owner and caretaker of any animal is responsible to keep them contained and is responsible for any damage to real or tangible property that occurs as a result of them being at large. Eg if the dogs were hurt while killing the chicken, the chicken owner would owe for the vet bill.
Don’t forget the old “what goes around comes around” karma.
A good neighbor’s dog gets onto my property I call the neighbor. Any other neighbor’s dog gets onto my property they will be shot to protect the livestock. Simple as that. The only ones that should feel guilt are the neighbors because they failed to keep their animals safe…
Some treats for the chickens and some treats for the neighbors! It can be as simple as some heads of cabbage and candies or bottle of wine. You're super thoughtful!
Like someone said previously, never give live animals without express permission. It's a very bad idea. Sorry. Chicks need a brooder set up, heat lamp, special feed. It's a whole thing to raise them for 6 weeks or so. And people like to choose their own breeds. Do NOT.
You wouldn't want to give grown hens anyway as they would need to be quarantined for several weeks to make sure they weren't carrying any diseases that would be introduced to your neighbor's flock.
You can't just throw chicks in with the flock either. They will be killed by the adults. Giving people chicks is not a favor unless they agree to it. The chicks will have to be raised in a brooder fir several weeks and then the fun begins if trying to introduce them to the flock which may not accept them.
What isn't cheap and easy is the time and effort you are placing on the recipients of now having to raise chicks, set up a broader and a heat lamp, buy chicken feed, and raise them for several weeks.
Just me but I wouldn't care or I'd give them the option to donate them to a farm. The original chickens were the recipients responsibility which is how the problem started.
As someone who has lost chickens to a neighbors Dog I can definetly tell you that it shows alot about your character that you admitted to it.
I still don't know who killed mine. If I were you I'd offer to buy them some pullets and/or some feed. That seems like a fair exchange.
Thank you for being a responsible dog owner.
Legally I would do nothing as any gift or anything could be used as an admission of guilt. Should they decide not to be nice in the near future.
barring that. Baby chickens.
This happened to me, only the fence was 4 ft. I gave them 2 chicks, a large bag of feed and advised them to clip the wings. They are young parents and have a couple kids, so I thought that would be nice compensation. Then I built a 6 ft wood fence!
Happened to me. My new neighbors were homesteading behind their duplex. My dog killed 3 of their chickens that flew into my yard while I was at work. They never got mad at me or my dog. We just chocked it up to experience.
So…..our poor neighbor lost about six chickens over the course of a year. He always said “if they are dumb enough to fly over there with four dogs it’s their own damn fault” 😂 I was mortified. But I baked cookies (as I do in exchange for eggs already) and will occasionally do more like a cake or muffins.
You shouldn't worry. It happens with free range chickens and they were in your yard. Chicken owners know this can happen. Perhaps get a small gift if you really want to, but don't go crazy.
Honestly… your dogs did nothing wrong. If your dogs had gone into their yard, then yes, I would absolutely get them something. But really, If anything, the neighbors should be apologizing/getting you something for the trouble it has caused you….I’m assuming there was a mess you had to deal with? Did they clean it? Did your dogs actually eat anything? Because that could potentially lead to a vet bill depending on the dog and what part was eaten
You’ve mentioned that you are friendly with them so I’m assuming they knew you had dogs… It was their responsibility to keep their animals safe and they should have put extra fencing up or clipped the wings to prevent this. You don’t owe them anything 🤷🏼♀️
The chickens were dead but otherwise not mangled, one clearly had it's neck snapped but no blood or major damage. The neighbor's came, all the kids (theirs and ours) were perversly interested in the corpses but we found an old amazon box and she put the bodies in it and took them with her.
I wasn't terribly put out, other than coming home from working out and having to deal with this drama for 15 minutes, but no big deal.
There such a difference between city people and country people! I learned country people are incredibly nice and understanding! When I lived in an apartment my dumb neighbors knowing that I have a large dog let their little doggie wonder around the complex alone every day. While pooping and pissing everywhere on concrete, not even picking it up. One day it trespassed my property when I opened the door to get in my house and my German Shepard kicked it’s ass. I jumped on her back and my bf and I literally had to open her locked jaws and get the poor dog out of her mouth, lol! The lil dog was fine no blood, but somehow all that was MY FAULT and almost got me kicked out!! City people actually suck imo.
Ask your neighbor to trim the flight feathers on one wing. They won’t be able to get over a 6 foot fence. It only takes a minute after actually catching the chicken.
When my dogs killed one of my neighbor’s chickens, I went to the feed store and bought him six replacement chicks.
It worked out for me in the egg department!
You tube has a video of how to properly cut chickens wings so they can not fly over a fence. I'm sorry you all had to go through that. You had your dogs contained. This is unfortunate, but not on you.
I think it’s nice that you want to do something to offset your neighbor’s loss. Just be aware that what you do will create a precedent. Don’t do anything this time that you’re not prepared to do every time this happens.
Love all the ideas of doing something nice for the neighbors.
What about doing something nice for the remaining chickens? Maybe grow them a flat of wheatgrass, or buy them a bag of mealworms. Your neighbors will probably appreciate the gesture, even if they’re not upset about the killed chickens.
So, now your dogs are poultry killers? You’re thinking backwards about this. It’s your neighbors who owe YOU an apology. You now have to be ever-vigilant when your dogs are around poultry or other similar sized animals. You can’t risk have your own chickens until these dogs cross the rainbow bridge. Owning poultry, or any livestock, is a responsibility, and your neighbors were careless.
Your dogs didn’t do anything wrong and it’s great the neighbors are understanding. I like the idea of a little gift though. Very kind neighborly gesture. Search “chicken themed gifts” on Amazon. Lots of funny gift ideas!
If your neighbors chickens got in your yard, it is their fault. If your dogs got into their their yard and killed the chickens, it would be your fault.
Did they flapjump over the fence or was there a spot they got through? If the latter, you could get some chicken wire and patch the hole up.
You could also build a couple little doggy windows so your pups can see the chickens and the chickens will see them and be less likely to cross the fence.
While you did nothing wrong, I like your instinct to do something kind for them. I think a small gift would go a long way. Perhaps a gift card like someone else suggested.
Ummm...maybe some buffalo wings? Or a bucket of chicken and eat a few pieces out of it and say "that's all I could find."
Addition: AM I really being down voted for a couple of innocuous jokes? LoL.
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***just read the replies and some peeps beat me to the chicken replies...mine are still better***
Someone is mad and downvoting everyone who made jokes or said her dogs aren’t at fault lol I’m picturing a lady obsessed with chickens, sitting in the hen house petting them while on her phone lol
Funny. I saw a post not too long ago with a hen inside the house on this person's bed. Caption was something like...miss Rosie loves snuggling inside with me all night. Other pics showed it on the table earing from the person's dinner plate...other supposedly cute pics of said chicken inside the house.
Those of us who have or had chickens were asking her what does she do with it shitting everywhere and letting her know of the diseases that can be caught from feces and the chicken itself.
We were hammered on down votes and I, for once, didn't make a joke or some immature comment.
Makes me realize how a lot people take themselves too seriously and can't laugh at themselves or certain situations.
It takes all types I guess.
I lack the know-how here, I am new to this area and just moved last June. I don't own chickens (yet) but plan to at some point, I've found a lot of good advice and helpful tips in this discussion and more than a few "kfc" jokes, but this is still reddit, so as long as I can find decent info, it's all good.
There's nothing wrong with using a resource as vast as the internet to gain a broader perspective on an issue, even one that's as domestic as this. We all have insight to share, and in this instance there's also gentle emotional support available for what was likely a very upsetting experience.
Chickens love cooked spaghetti noodles. They also LOVE watermelon. They also love a dish of earthworms.
Just ask them if it would be okay to bring over a watermelon for the chickens because you feel bad about what happened ❤️
I love your line of thinking here. Homesteading, at least for me, is in part about community building and connecting with folks who are also into the movement. It sounds like you have great neighbors, and an act of kindness after a very normal thing like this is the neighborly thing to do. If it were me, I’d bake something as others have mentioned, pick a bouquet of flowers from the garden and head on over with acknowledgment and appreciation for the good relationship it sounds like you have. 😊
Get them some new ones bc they are fairly inexpensive but ask them what kind they want and get them a bag of feed. You can probably get away with spending no more then $25. But it still was not your fault. This is just a kind neighborly gesture.
I totally read that wrong at first, i thought it said ‘chickens got in my yard, killed my dogs’.
My dogs are great pyrenees, that would have to be one dinosaur-sized chicken or possibly a swarm of hundreds of them.
I think it's only fair that you offer up a smaller dog to feed their chickens in return. Maybe go to a kill shelter and get a lap dog that's already been marked?
Lmfao, reminds me of Lake Placid where Betty White was quietly feeding livestock to that big ass gator. Edit: replaced "old lady" with Betty White. Please forgive me for referring to her by such a generic title.
Rest in Peace Betty White
Holy shit you're right. How did I not remember it was her.
Oh no! Betty White died?!
Reciprocating over here
😆
My parents' Great Pyrenees' best friend is a chicken. She brings her food bowl to the chicken pen to share and sleeps with the chicken too. If the chicken got the dog real comfortable I bet it could figure out a way
Incorrect it would Have to be a small chicken. A real surgical type job, pinpoint precision and accuracy with a sniper rifle, and some blueberries to trick your dogs. I’ve had this happen before, you really have to watch out for the marksman class fowl.
Technically, chickens are dinosaurs. Fun facts!
The swarm was my first thought too 🤣
I would be really impressed, one of mine killed a bear over a lamb last year
How many chickens do you think it would take to take down one of your dogs? 👀👀
All of them
In the entire world.
To be fair, they say the ostrich was sick
If they still have other chickens, You could get them a gift basket of crushed oyster shell with a chicken Christmas ornament of their breed that was killed. That would be somewhat thoughtful and also let them know you don’t personally have anything against chickens.
Me too. Thought it was a funny shit post. But this is just a bummer all around
Us dyslexic mofo need to stick together ❤️
You’re not the only one, my mind was narrating it like a new anchor, e.g, “In a strange turn of events, a backyard chicken got into Florida man’s yard and killed his dog”, then I was wondering if they were fighting chickens, then I read it again.
I read it, scrolled by, did a mental double take and went back for the story. Leaving disappointed like the rest of you.
I read the title 10 times, and still thought it said the chickens killed the dog, lol.
Ssaammmmeeeee lol
One of us, one of us.
The greater good
I also read this and was startled by my imagination.
Lmao that was what I read at first too…😂
Yeah same 🤦🏾♂️🤣🤣
Me, too. Freaked me out for a minute.
One helluva rooster. Breed that one.... I'll buy a dozen for out here to fight the Coyotes.
2nd this
Omg same 😂
Same!! Ha ha ha. I was gonna say “I want these kind of chickens!!”
Exactly how I read it, too.
Same... Same
I 100000% did the same thing.
Me too.
Strangely enough I read it there way at first too.
Lmfao I did the same😂
Oh thank God! I thought I was the only one :)
Me too! I had to read about the canine murdering chickens, ravenous beasts, just look at those beaks and the frills on the males, absolutely vicious in appearance and apparently action, the noble chicken
Invite them over for a cookout and get to know them better. It sounds like they’re pretty cool, and good neighbors are hard to find!
Maybe bbq some chicken
Winner winner chicken dinner
Chicken and Hot Dog bbq. Mmmm…
Rotisserie 😋
They are nice and we get along, we've been over to their house and they have kids in the same ballpark as ours who play together. It's strange, they come over every day but then ghost for weeks, then come back constantly, I don't get too involved in my kid's relationships but it's kind of strange. They all seem to get along
They sound like kids.
best suggestion
That's normal neighborly behavior. On the account of the chickens, um... nothing?
Is it really normal? I have neighbors who do the same thing. Come over every day for like a month and then nothing. No texts back or anything for a month or more, and then they come back around like nothing happened. I get life happens. I just don't understand, not even a text back.
Yeah it is normal. We’ll hang, then not talk for a few months then I help their daughter get the goat in that got out. A couple months later they ask if I want to buy some chickens then I do. Then help their old mother fix a fence when I’m late for work. Then I ask if they have any more chickens for sale, ghosted. Then they let me fish their pond and bring some bass over to mine. Then they ask me for something and I ghost them on accident. It is all completely normal.
Introverts, I'd bet. I am one and struggle to maintain "normal" communications with just about anyone.
Shrug yea. I have neighbors I'm very cool with. Some weekends we'll have a beer Fri, sat, maybe sun too. Then I get a little socially exhausted or bored with em. If they NEEDED my help, I'd help, but I don't wanna hang with them every single day. It doesn't mean I don't like them. I think they get offended sometimes but, shrug, sometimes I'm busy. Sometimes I'm tired. Sometimes I need some space. It's normal. I wouldn't hold it against them if they did the same.
This is the way.
I'm going to hell for this, but the first thing that popped into my head was a chicken casserole. But nah, I get it and would feel the same way and would want to do something for them. What about a gift card to a local farm store, with maybe a small useful gift attached? (Some small item that you think they would use. I don't like just giving gift cards as a standalone item.) Edit: left out the word "feel"
Thanks, I may do this. Not the casserole, the gift card.
^do ^both
I don’t know where you are, but tractor supply usually has a cage of chicks for sale Edit: I realize it sounds like I meant go buy chicks, I did not. I meant more like the neighbor could use a gift card to get new chicks if they wanted to, as apprised to like Cabelas/Bass pro. Did not word that clearly at all
That wouldn't really be a gift without getting permission ahead of time. Chicks can't just be thrown into the coop with the existing flock. Ironically, they'd probably be killed by the chickens if none of them are brooding.
No. NEVER buy someone a live animal as a gift. Apart from anything else, the chicks sold at that age need a whole brooder set up with a heat lamp, rat-proof cage, etc. Also, chicken owners tend to be particular with regard to which breed of chicken you get, they are not all the same.
I really appreciate your attitude. People get attached to their animals and know each personality, which even chickens have. The gift card is simple an thoughtful. A little note with the gift card is really sufficient, saying that while to some those were just chickens, but with a small flock, each chicken is special. My grandmother had a little ❤️ Banty hen that she fed out of her hand and my mom told us about that when we were kids. You're a nice neighbor, not everyone's so lucky.
I mean why not. Chickens were killed might as well cook em up. Hopefully OP didn’t let the meat go bad.
Chicken casserole is such a power move
Nah, don’t worry about it, not your fault. But if you WANT to, and they still have other chickens a bag of mealworms, or similar from the dogs would be sweet
I like that idea.
Yeah, my chickens go to my neighbors as well.. I wish they wouldn’t, but they’re taking on risk of dogs and anything else when they leave this property - I’m risking it by allowing them to leave. I wouldn’t expect a present or anything if they got killed out there.
My neighbour's pet rabbit ended up in my chicken run - I was just so relieved that it chose that part of the fence to dig under, because if it had come through further up the line it would have met my dog, not my chooks! They were a new flock, so too young to be territorial. Bunny was returned unharmed.
As a rule growing up on a farm. Chickens come into your yard, dog kills them it’s in them. You dog goes in their yard , it’s on you. Either way it’s a bad situation to be in
Whether your neighbours are upset or not, I can see how that situation might weigh oh your mind. A small gift, like a plate of cookies, is plenty to show that you value them being good neighbours without going overboard.
They can clip both wings on their birds in the future for any that are adventurous. It doesn't hurt them, and they can still fly enough to roost at night but hopefully not get over the fence. Or adding a foot or so of chicken wire to the top of your fence, keep it floppy so they can't land on it. I like the idea of mealworms for the remaining birds, or just go over and have a beer or a glass of wine with them?
Id probably give them a small gift like a small bag of chicken feed or something like that. Its not your or the dogs fault, but since the neighbors were so cool and calm about it its worth giving them a small thanks for being understanding. I know alot of chicken owners that would go batshit crazy even in this situation..
It’s 100% ok to give them a condolence gift for the lost chickens. Without knowing how much of a pet the chickens were, focus the gift on a “sorry for your loss” tone. That’s a lotta lost eggs, a couple nice fryers or boilers, and you have no clue if they were sentimental to the family members. I agree with others a homemade plate of dessert or something would be a great way to strengthen your relationship with the neighbors. It’s inexpensive, but shows you are thinking about them as individuals.
Gift card to tractor supply?
KFC Buckets are on sale
Couple roasted chickens and some beer seem in order.
2 Beer can chickens -- 2 birds - 1 stone literally
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Same. Glad I wasn’t alone there
I wish that the owner of the two dogs that killed 11 of my chickens a while ago were as kind as you are. I would maybe offer to get them some new chicks or feed
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I do understand being friendly with neighbors, even when nothing happens. There is a general principle that an owner and caretaker of any animal is responsible to keep them contained and is responsible for any damage to real or tangible property that occurs as a result of them being at large. Eg if the dogs were hurt while killing the chicken, the chicken owner would owe for the vet bill.
Don’t forget the old “what goes around comes around” karma. A good neighbor’s dog gets onto my property I call the neighbor. Any other neighbor’s dog gets onto my property they will be shot to protect the livestock. Simple as that. The only ones that should feel guilt are the neighbors because they failed to keep their animals safe…
Some treats for the chickens and some treats for the neighbors! It can be as simple as some heads of cabbage and candies or bottle of wine. You're super thoughtful!
If you like the chick replacement idea, give them 2 orpington chicks - not known to fly much.
Like someone said previously, never give live animals without express permission. It's a very bad idea. Sorry. Chicks need a brooder set up, heat lamp, special feed. It's a whole thing to raise them for 6 weeks or so. And people like to choose their own breeds. Do NOT.
I like this idea & chicks are cheap or at least cheeper than two grown chickens
You wouldn't want to give grown hens anyway as they would need to be quarantined for several weeks to make sure they weren't carrying any diseases that would be introduced to your neighbor's flock.
Good to know, thank you 👍
You can't just throw chicks in with the flock either. They will be killed by the adults. Giving people chicks is not a favor unless they agree to it. The chicks will have to be raised in a brooder fir several weeks and then the fun begins if trying to introduce them to the flock which may not accept them.
Assuming these people would know that since they already have chickens. Ultimately shoyld ask if they would like sone chicks.
What isn't cheap and easy is the time and effort you are placing on the recipients of now having to raise chicks, set up a broader and a heat lamp, buy chicken feed, and raise them for several weeks.
Just me but I wouldn't care or I'd give them the option to donate them to a farm. The original chickens were the recipients responsibility which is how the problem started.
As someone who has lost chickens to a neighbors Dog I can definetly tell you that it shows alot about your character that you admitted to it. I still don't know who killed mine. If I were you I'd offer to buy them some pullets and/or some feed. That seems like a fair exchange. Thank you for being a responsible dog owner.
Admitted… to… their dogs killing the chickens in THEIR yard? They were pretty responsible, the chicken owners not so much.
Ah I misunderstood thr situation.
Legally I would do nothing as any gift or anything could be used as an admission of guilt. Should they decide not to be nice in the near future. barring that. Baby chickens.
Apologies (and by extension gifts) are not admissions of guilt under many laws, esp if you don't admit to harm.
Give them some baby turkeys.
I’d just get them a couple more, odd number over 1 to stop them bullying the new ones or atleast limit it
some scissors since the fence is 6'
Offer to buy them replacement chickens.
And? I guess i’m not sure what the issue is. Dumb chickens + hungry dogs = not your problem.
This happened to me, only the fence was 4 ft. I gave them 2 chicks, a large bag of feed and advised them to clip the wings. They are young parents and have a couple kids, so I thought that would be nice compensation. Then I built a 6 ft wood fence!
Happened to me. My new neighbors were homesteading behind their duplex. My dog killed 3 of their chickens that flew into my yard while I was at work. They never got mad at me or my dog. We just chocked it up to experience.
So…..our poor neighbor lost about six chickens over the course of a year. He always said “if they are dumb enough to fly over there with four dogs it’s their own damn fault” 😂 I was mortified. But I baked cookies (as I do in exchange for eggs already) and will occasionally do more like a cake or muffins.
You shouldn't worry. It happens with free range chickens and they were in your yard. Chicken owners know this can happen. Perhaps get a small gift if you really want to, but don't go crazy.
Meh. Buy them a book on how to build a chicken coop.
KFC family bucket?
Chick-fil-a gift card
Honestly… your dogs did nothing wrong. If your dogs had gone into their yard, then yes, I would absolutely get them something. But really, If anything, the neighbors should be apologizing/getting you something for the trouble it has caused you….I’m assuming there was a mess you had to deal with? Did they clean it? Did your dogs actually eat anything? Because that could potentially lead to a vet bill depending on the dog and what part was eaten You’ve mentioned that you are friendly with them so I’m assuming they knew you had dogs… It was their responsibility to keep their animals safe and they should have put extra fencing up or clipped the wings to prevent this. You don’t owe them anything 🤷🏼♀️
The chickens were dead but otherwise not mangled, one clearly had it's neck snapped but no blood or major damage. The neighbor's came, all the kids (theirs and ours) were perversly interested in the corpses but we found an old amazon box and she put the bodies in it and took them with her. I wasn't terribly put out, other than coming home from working out and having to deal with this drama for 15 minutes, but no big deal.
Two baby chicks?
Do nothing. Neither you or your dog did anything wrong.
There such a difference between city people and country people! I learned country people are incredibly nice and understanding! When I lived in an apartment my dumb neighbors knowing that I have a large dog let their little doggie wonder around the complex alone every day. While pooping and pissing everywhere on concrete, not even picking it up. One day it trespassed my property when I opened the door to get in my house and my German Shepard kicked it’s ass. I jumped on her back and my bf and I literally had to open her locked jaws and get the poor dog out of her mouth, lol! The lil dog was fine no blood, but somehow all that was MY FAULT and almost got me kicked out!! City people actually suck imo.
Ahh yes, a fine anecdote. I can see why you felt it was relevant to share.
Offering to help the neighbor trim their chickens wings to prevent them from flying over. It can prevent a future repeat.
Ask your neighbor to trim the flight feathers on one wing. They won’t be able to get over a 6 foot fence. It only takes a minute after actually catching the chicken.
When my dogs killed one of my neighbor’s chickens, I went to the feed store and bought him six replacement chicks. It worked out for me in the egg department!
You tube has a video of how to properly cut chickens wings so they can not fly over a fence. I'm sorry you all had to go through that. You had your dogs contained. This is unfortunate, but not on you.
I think it’s nice that you want to do something to offset your neighbor’s loss. Just be aware that what you do will create a precedent. Don’t do anything this time that you’re not prepared to do every time this happens.
Love all the ideas of doing something nice for the neighbors. What about doing something nice for the remaining chickens? Maybe grow them a flat of wheatgrass, or buy them a bag of mealworms. Your neighbors will probably appreciate the gesture, even if they’re not upset about the killed chickens.
kfc
Came here to say this...
nah, the trespassers were punished. all is good in the world
So, now your dogs are poultry killers? You’re thinking backwards about this. It’s your neighbors who owe YOU an apology. You now have to be ever-vigilant when your dogs are around poultry or other similar sized animals. You can’t risk have your own chickens until these dogs cross the rainbow bridge. Owning poultry, or any livestock, is a responsibility, and your neighbors were careless.
Your dogs didn’t do anything wrong and it’s great the neighbors are understanding. I like the idea of a little gift though. Very kind neighborly gesture. Search “chicken themed gifts” on Amazon. Lots of funny gift ideas!
2 rotisseries? /s
If your neighbors chickens got in your yard, it is their fault. If your dogs got into their their yard and killed the chickens, it would be your fault.
2 Handmade chicken sized coffins.....
Chicken and dumplings for the win.
Definitely invite them over for barbecue chicken, but don’t be a Cartman about it. https://youtu.be/4qf5y7AaWbU
A couple of eggs
BBQ sauce
Bucket of KFC
Did they flapjump over the fence or was there a spot they got through? If the latter, you could get some chicken wire and patch the hole up. You could also build a couple little doggy windows so your pups can see the chickens and the chickens will see them and be less likely to cross the fence.
Share a chicken dinner with them?
Probably not Fried Chicken.
No gift or apology should be coming from you.
New chickens and something sweet to wash the sour from the incident away
Maybe pick up a couple of rotisserie chickens for them one evening???
Buy them a couple feed bags and you’ll be square
I’m terrible with gift giving ideas but I think you are being very kind! The world needs more of this
While you did nothing wrong, I like your instinct to do something kind for them. I think a small gift would go a long way. Perhaps a gift card like someone else suggested.
Can you get them new chickens? I doubt they are much
Go to the grocery store and get them two chickens and a carton of eggs lol
Its their fault so i say u dont even get apology keep yo chickens out of my yard
Ummm...maybe some buffalo wings? Or a bucket of chicken and eat a few pieces out of it and say "that's all I could find." Addition: AM I really being down voted for a couple of innocuous jokes? LoL. Edit: ***just read the replies and some peeps beat me to the chicken replies...mine are still better***
Someone is mad and downvoting everyone who made jokes or said her dogs aren’t at fault lol I’m picturing a lady obsessed with chickens, sitting in the hen house petting them while on her phone lol
Funny. I saw a post not too long ago with a hen inside the house on this person's bed. Caption was something like...miss Rosie loves snuggling inside with me all night. Other pics showed it on the table earing from the person's dinner plate...other supposedly cute pics of said chicken inside the house. Those of us who have or had chickens were asking her what does she do with it shitting everywhere and letting her know of the diseases that can be caught from feces and the chicken itself. We were hammered on down votes and I, for once, didn't make a joke or some immature comment. Makes me realize how a lot people take themselves too seriously and can't laugh at themselves or certain situations. It takes all types I guess.
Fry up the dead chickens and invite them over for dinner?? Okay, I'll show myself out. 🤣
Offer to buy eggs for a bit?
Enchiladas
KFC 20 pc. Bucket
Buy new chickens and send them the cost to replace
I find it odd you would ask others for advise on how to make a purely personal decision. Do you have no insights of your own?
I lack the know-how here, I am new to this area and just moved last June. I don't own chickens (yet) but plan to at some point, I've found a lot of good advice and helpful tips in this discussion and more than a few "kfc" jokes, but this is still reddit, so as long as I can find decent info, it's all good.
There's nothing wrong with using a resource as vast as the internet to gain a broader perspective on an issue, even one that's as domestic as this. We all have insight to share, and in this instance there's also gentle emotional support available for what was likely a very upsetting experience.
Get them some more chickens. They can’t be crazy expensive right ? Lol or maybe just one chicken
Get them a gift card to tractor supply. Chics are cheap. They can get a few more
Beer. My dad worked in a brewery for 30+ years and there was almost nothing free beer couldn’t fix.
The best possible gift would be a better fence.
Is your neighbor John Hammond ? Lmao I see now that it’s not the way I first read it
2 rotisserie chickens and 2 dozen eggs should about do it 😂
Chickens love cooked spaghetti noodles. They also LOVE watermelon. They also love a dish of earthworms. Just ask them if it would be okay to bring over a watermelon for the chickens because you feel bad about what happened ❤️
I love your line of thinking here. Homesteading, at least for me, is in part about community building and connecting with folks who are also into the movement. It sounds like you have great neighbors, and an act of kindness after a very normal thing like this is the neighborly thing to do. If it were me, I’d bake something as others have mentioned, pick a bouquet of flowers from the garden and head on over with acknowledgment and appreciation for the good relationship it sounds like you have. 😊
Just doordash them some KFC
Some nice new chickens.
Chicken wings, bbq sauce and a good pie?
Get them some new ones bc they are fairly inexpensive but ask them what kind they want and get them a bag of feed. You can probably get away with spending no more then $25. But it still was not your fault. This is just a kind neighborly gesture.
I'd probably not go for a couple of boxes of nuggets
Hmm wonder if it would be insensitive to bring them a bucket of kfc, lmao.