Looking for non-suppressor suggestions

[ZX9RCAM]

Could always fortify the chicken coop.

 

[Rhino]

The Texas Animal Cruelty Law (§ 42.092) defines animal cruelty as any action or neglect that causes unnecessary pain or suffering. Animal cruelty is a felony in Texas and punishable for up to 10 years in prison, with a fine of up to $10,000.

There's a difference between how I feel (many times towards humans, too) and what would actually be done. The dog should go to jail for animal cruelty against the chickens... but we know that won't happen, either.

 

[Rhino]

Could always fortify the chicken coop.

You have no idea.

 

[Hoji]

Maybe, but the ATF website disagrees

Wow. That was last reviewed 4/2020.
I know prior to that they were not. You can still have an integral silencer on an air gun and it will be legal.

 

[MTA]

But are they actually quiet? I'm actually thinking the crossbow may be worth checking out.

Big fan of crossbows. I have an Excalibur and it is point and shoot. A shot in the vitals will be lights out for Fido quickly

 

[motorcarman]

Steak marinated in antifreeze.....

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[Sasquatch]

This sounds like a situation going on in my neighborhood right now. About a month and a half or so ago someone dumped two puppies off. They've been accused of killing some chickens - and they *have* eaten a couple wild ducks. There are some people here out for blood and are quick to say "just shoot them" - my wife and I have been working with animal control to capture these dogs since they were dumped - but because everyone keeps running them off they aren't staying in one place reliably so placing the trap has been difficult.

I've gotten into it on our neighborhood page with some people and have had to point out the applicable penal codes for animal cruelty, reckless discharge of a firearm / discharging a firearm in a platted subdivision because there are people that just want to gun them down as they're walking on the neighborhood streets or if they're seen in the parks.

These dogs have not been aggressive to people - they've just eaten some ducks, a couple rabbits, and they are alleged to have killed some chickens, but no one has proof of the later (there are photos of them eating the ducks)

These dogs have been blamed for a lot of shit they didn't do. They were dumped at the same time Montgomery County's shelter was shut down because of distemper.

Hopefully your family member is able to resolve the issue without needlessly killing the dogs - it sounds like they're just trying to survive like the pups dumped in our neighborhood. We have a home lined up for the dogs in our neighborhood if we can get them captured.

 

[GeorgeS]

Cyanide trap?

 

[Sasquatch]

Cyanide trap?

Very dangerous around children, stupid adults, and non-target animals.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Does this happen at night or day? Is there any pictures as to what it is or whose dog? At night some one will have to set up and observe. Trail cams would help identify.

 

[GeorgeS]

So are air rifles, firearms, etc.

Place the coyote trap under a chicken carcass and wait for results.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

So are air rifles, firearms, etc.

Place the coyote trap under a chicken carcass and wait for results.

This could attract any animal, not just the guilty ones.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Bolts or arrows don't always DRT and would be real bad if the dog gets away and found elsewhere like in a nieghbors yard or worse running around with an arrow or bolt poking out of it.

 

[Sam Colt]

Crossbows are far from quiet.

 

[Renegade]

If it was out in the country, I'd WANT this dog to suffer... after the damage he did, but that's not the plan.

Yeah, do not turn a legal defense of livestock into a felony conviction. And dont assume a Game Warden is not reading this thread.

 

[Hoji]

Very dangerous around children, stupid adults, and non-target animals.

Two of the three you mentioned concern me. The third?

 

[jordanmills]

Dog is just doing what dogs do when not properly cared for. No reason to torture it.

Yep. Euthanize the dog if necessary, but do it like a decent person. Punish the negligent "owner" by all means.

 

[jordanmills]

Oh, that's been tried.

Tried a 30-35 cal PCP air rifle?

 

[TreyG-20]

Lever or bolt action 357/38 with a 20" or longer barrel. Use a heavy bullet that stays sub sonic. They aren't very loud at all. Just like a .22 out of a long rifle barrel.

 

[baboon]

Not sure why a gun shot is such a big deal? I lived inside the loop in Houston and heard shots all the time day and night.

If the shot ain’t directed at me I don’t care! Not sure a single shot would draw much attention most places! Most folks are to busy on their phones to look up!

If y’all’s mind is made up you have to kill a dog, just do it and don’t phuc it up! Y’all already screwed up the shut up part of the deed!

So much of what I have read makes me believe someone has chickens who shouldn’t have them. You mention they have dealt with the other then dogs killing the chickens. Same thing about fortifications to the chicken coop!