5 missing chickens

[kmiller11]

Every morning before i go to work i let my chickens out, they have been out back since march or april, and every night i put them away. Today was no different...i left for work and all 5 jumped out of the coop, now they are no where to be found.

I will note that a hawk flew from around that area when i got home, and it had a squrille in its claws.

So here is my next question if say a hawk got my chickens...how could it of been so hungry to eat 5 chickens and a squrille?

 

[boskelli1571]

Hi there,
No feathers? no evidence of anything?.....I would be suspecting a 2 legged thief. It's possible a fox may have taken them, but 5 is an awful lot for 1 fox.......

 

[kmiller11]

I left the coop open over night...they were all in there this morning and all ok! They must of had an extremly good hiding spot, because i looked everywhere before it got dark last night

 

[boskelli1571]

I left the coop open over night...they were all in there this morning and all ok! They must of had an extremly good hiding spot, because i looked everywhere before it got dark last night

Good that they are all safe........now to find out where the party was!

 

[drumstick diva]

Glad they are alright. I love happy endings. Your girls must have been smart enough to find good places to hide and stay there. I don't think a squirrel makes a very filling meal.

 

[Gramma Chick]

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Glad they are safe ...do you just have hens ? A rooster will make sure the hens come in & go to bed .
you could do a treat time before bed ...try calling them next time ..heres what happens when I do