What's eating my chickens?

[RamHemiTX]

I realize it is a long shot, but any ideas as to what would eat the *** end out of a chicken and leave the rest. This is the second one this week after having them free range for over a year with no issues. I'm kinda getting ******.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I realize it is a long shot, but any ideas as to what would eat the *** end out of a chicken and leave the rest. This is the second one this week after having them free range for over a year with no issues. I'm kinda getting ******.

I'm sorry for your loss.

I have no idea, hopefully someone else may have an idea.
There are quite a few knowledgeable folks on the Predator and Pest Forum that may know more about which critter leaves this kind of "signature".
You may also want to post there as well.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/13/predators-and-pests