There is a season for everything in our lives. You're right...might be time to take a break. I have a teenager too, priorities change. Maybe you'll be like me, and take up your avian hobby again in your adult years - with a renewed passion. Good luck with your studies and your baseball...
Max, I've seen you post before - we're in Florida too. I'm so shocked...so sorry this happened to your flock!
I have raised chickens for over thirty years, and had my share of tragedies, so I'll give you my best motherly advice: after you've dealt with the predator, rework your coop/run to...