desperadosdream
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Malena
Versailles
Indiana
USA
197 Posts
Posted - Jun 06 2013 : 06:31:24 AM
We have lost 3 chickens in 4 days to a predator that we first suspected was a raccoon but now I am wondering. Do any of you know what would devour the entire chicken but for the feet, beak and heart. No mess left and very few feathers remaining?
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Tall Holly
True Blue Farmgirl
2305 Posts
Holly
Worcester
Vermont
USA
2305 Posts
Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 4:56:10 PM
I think you are right it is not a raccoon because they leave the bones. I have no idea. A mink would eat the whole thing I think . I coyote would carry it off and eat it elsewhere. Call your nature center or extension service and ask them.
We had something climb in through the eaves of our chicken house last night and eat all of one and parts of five others. I put chicken wire over the eaves today. Hope it solves the problem.
Chicken Predators
Posted - Jun 06 2013 : 06:31:24 AM
