A DARETON retiree has been left heartbroken after roaming dogs killed seven of his beloved companion birds.

Robbie Kellock recently tearfully recounted what he's called the Muscovy massacre, where all of his Muscovy ducks were mauled to death last Friday and Sunday night by wayward dogs who entered his property.

The fate of 15 potential Muscovy ducklings is also bleak, as the eggs have been left...