This morning I noticed my favorite chicken, Rosy, was missing. I looked all over for her, but couldn't find her. I was getting really worried, and my heart sank when I saw a trail of feathers leading to under the shed. I checked there, and I found half of her. A raccoon probably took the other...
So you've headed down to the coop to find all your precious ones have been beheaded by a fox? Nothing is more devastating to a keeper of poultry than such a sight.
You've lovingly tended your birds throughout their lives so far, given them the best of food, the best and safest of accommodation...