Wow we are not far apart then. I am at Esk and have relatives at Peak crossing and a nana at ippy. Something to keep an eye out for too at the moment is Goannas too. Had turkeys eggs vanishing lately and finally busted a goanna taking the eggs. I would get another chick for your little guy or...
I am not sure which part of oz your from but I would say a rat or maybe cat from a neighour? We are in Qld here and on 5 acres. I keep my chickens in side at night if they don't have a mother. Snakes can take small chickens too and as we have something like 6 out of the 8 most deadliest in the...