Sorry for the losses. :hugs :hugs :hugs
No intention for necropsy to be sure?
Maybe try a live rat trap? And if you ever catch her, try some 18th century punishments to deal with her. Like deporting her to Australia. :gig
Status quo.
Not interested in keeping other pets / animals and 8 chickens is enough.
Run space is not large enough to keep more than 8 chickens in it 24/7.
We will see what will happen with the numbers. I have 3 oldies (10+) who can’t live forever. If I loose a few I want to replace them -> if...
Kitty: “Open the door boss. I want to pat that chicken with my sharp needles out!”
Henny: “If you dare, I’m going to peck you with my sharp teeth’s out!”
This spring we are planning a trip to Paris and Fontainebleau with my family.
In summer we probably go camping, no idea where we will go yet.
In winter we hope to go to Colombia to visit friends and see some amazing wild life (birds) and landscapes.
Ini mini is a Dutch bantam. Rare in the US and Canada, but very common in the Netherlands. They are very convenient for people with small gardens.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Bantam
Yes, it's riverbank sand is great sand it's a bit course.
I use this and playground sand in my very small run with a roof. You do need to clean it regularly if they poop in it. Just sift the sand.
My chickens don't poop in it. They poop from the roost (poop tray) and if they rise and shine...