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  1. Mixed flock enthusiast

    Half of my guinea flock has disappeared in one go

    Returning to the scene of the crime is typical, so a coyote seems very likely. Info on bobcats in Virginia: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/information/bobcat/
  2. Mixed flock enthusiast

    Half of my guinea flock has disappeared in one go

    Gosh I’m sorry! That must be a very painful discovery. I should have asked first where you are located, and what predators you know are around. I’ve been assuming USA, like me. I am going to guess that you had multiple coyotes, a pair or pack. It can be hard to tell coyote, fox, and bobcat scat...
  3. Mixed flock enthusiast

    Half of my guinea flock has disappeared in one go

    I’m so sorry! A dog usually will leave the bodies or carry one around and play. A coyote, fox or bobcat will carry off what it can for their pups but will also pluck the bird in place to eat the bird and leave a circular pile of feathers. Three dead birds is probably a coyote, fox or dog. In my...
  4. Mixed flock enthusiast

    Half of my guinea flock has disappeared in one go

    12 missing guineas? Too many for something to have carried off in one day. Look around for clues like big clumps of feathers that could indicate a predator grabbed a bird. If you can’t find feather clumps/bodies or only find one or two, it’s likely something spooked the rest of the birds and...
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