A common predator that kills chickens are foxes. Rats typically only eat chicks or weak birds in the flock.
Foxes are terrible they eat the bird and then just leave them there.
Yes you should insulate your coop. Maine has very cold winters. When you get chickens in Maine you wanna make sure you have birds that can withstand the cold.
Thank you, I’m gonna order some Tylan from my local Tractor Supply. My rooster has had that crackly breathing since I got him last year in September. He’s about 2 years old now.
My rooster seems to be having respiratory issues his breathing sounds very crackly and he’s very congested. I’ve called just about every single vet in my state and no one takes chickens. What do I do?