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Thanks all! I really didn't think we had weasels here but maybe we do - I'll have to ask my boys - they are serious trappers. Hopefully everyone's in safe and sound for tonight at least, except for the roosters - they like to live dangerously.

Thanks to all...I don't think they are molting, but I will check again. And I will also try to find some info on how to check to see if they are indeed laying. How long should I expect them to lay? I just thought all hens only lay for about two years.

What should I do with my 2 year old Red Stars that I don't think are laying much anymore? Are they worth butchering? We got them already grown this spring along with some one year olds that seem to be laying well. Thanks!

Hi there - just wondering if anyone knows of a particular predator that will kill a chicken, take it's head and leave the rest? Not too many feathers laying around. We've lost 2 this way just this week. We are in Northern Illinois. I know there are cats, foxes, coon, owls and possum around for...