Yeah, I learned the hard lesson on not making sure I latched the gate at nightfall.
Still not sure of the predator since the crime scene doesn't make sense.
One duck killed and eaten on site. Biggest and slowest meal. Five chick carcasses with puncture wounds. Six chicks missing with no feathers...
Just added 5 of these. Lost 11 of 12 of my 1 month old flock to a predator this past weekend and no one had the buffs, RIRs, in stock so I picked up these. Glad to hear they're a desirable breed.
Still desperately want to replace my buffs, but won't be in until May.