As hard as it is when I know 1 of mine won't make it I don't make them suffer...I know everyone is different and some people can't do it but I feel it's the right thing to do...no judgment on anyone!
Sorry to hear lost 2 hens to a coon... I finally had enough when it attacked our cat so I got rid of coon... I now have a much better coop and make sure I lock them up at dark!...I also got a rooster
Birds are 6 months to 4 years 1 coop is 7'6" × 7'6" the other is 6' × '4yes runs they are open to each other...in total they are 15' long and 7'6" wide...in total 9 different varieties 1 rooster
1 of the new 4 is a rooster and other 9 are hens I put them all together today and for the most part got along but tonight they both went back to their own coops