andrewandcarly Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 this evening i went into the run to collect a couple of empty bowls. as is the norm the girls all ran to the door as i got to it. On opening it I managed to keep them all inside. I collected the bowls and on trying to get out and keep the girls in as my 2 dogs were in the garden mabel got out and alfie promptly pounced on her and had her in his mouth!. I dropped the bowl and grabbed alfie who dropped mabel who ran off down the garden pursued by alfie who was pursued by me. he grabbed mabel in his mouth again but i managed to get him to drop her again and put him inside the house. On turning round i realised the other 5 were all out and about being chased by lucy, my other dog. Lucy seemed to be playing as she didnt make any attempt to get hold of them. I got her inside and then checked them all over. Apart from a lot of feathers flying around mabel seems unhurt. No blood drawn etc. I put them all back in the run for a while and as I type they are all happily free ranging around the garden with not a care in the world! I am absolutely furious with myself for letting this happen, thankfully they all seem fine. alfie is in disgrace in his bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 oh dear! I should think a chicken would just be too much temptation to a bull terrier. Sounds as if you have had a lucky escape, there have been posts on here from people whose chickens have been killed by dogs, their own or neighbours. Hope Mabel soon gets over it - she's probably a bit stressed, but if there's no blood then hopefully she'll settle down soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Oh heck. You learn by your mistakes. Everyone is OK....that is the main thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 blimy, that must have been awful for the chooks and for you. You probably all need some tlc and rescue remedy. Sounds like it has traumatised you more than mable. As Eglutine says, at least everybody is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 What a shock, but at least they're all OK. The dog was only doing what comes naturally... bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucking mad Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 shock to the system! you make sure alfie keeps o his bed and is grounded with no tv for atleast a year or two! atleast you wont let it happen again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 How scary for you and the girls! It's a good job your dog is obedient. What a lucky escape for Mabel! How is she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewandcarly Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 mabel is fine today. she has laid an egg and was potteriing around the garden this morning whilst i was doing a bit of work in the garden. when i let alfie out his morning he didnt go anywhere near the hens run. he was very sheepish. no one was hurt and we have all learnt a lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
