That's what I have thought is to choose breeds that are known to be predator savvy. My Production Reds seem to do the best, but I'm going to phase them out and only acquire breeds with small combs and wattles.
I have the same dilemma. Last year we lost a mom while she was taking her chicks foraging. The chicks came running into the main fenced area, where they can get under the fence. Fortunately, there were other moms with chicks all the exact same age, and they adopted the orphaned chicks.
I...