We woke up to the sounds of disturbed chickens at 4 AM, and although my husband bolted right up and outside, he couldn't detect a predator. Then in the morning I discovered my little silver mixed silkie hen is missing. 
(((( You can't imagine how sorry I am. She was the children's pet and our special favorite. She was so weak when she hatched, and I nursed her to health and fed her out of my hand to make sure she eats enough. She was my baby.
No, we didn't close the coop door *bangs head against wall*
We didn't expect something like that because we have a dog, which is supposed to drive foxes and other predators off. When we had our old dog, R.I.P, there were NEVER any predators in the yard. But our new dog is still a puppy, so perhaps her smell isn't enough to scare the foxes away. We'll try tying her a little closer to the coop at night. And of course close the door.
My husband told me he'll try to get me silkies or cochins, because he sees how upset I am because of my little pullet, but of course nothing will replace her. She was mixed with some unknown breed and pretty in her own unique way, which can hardly be retraced in any pure-bred chicken. *sigh*. *tears*
(((( You can't imagine how sorry I am. She was the children's pet and our special favorite. She was so weak when she hatched, and I nursed her to health and fed her out of my hand to make sure she eats enough. She was my baby. No, we didn't close the coop door *bangs head against wall*
My husband told me he'll try to get me silkies or cochins, because he sees how upset I am because of my little pullet, but of course nothing will replace her. She was mixed with some unknown breed and pretty in her own unique way, which can hardly be retraced in any pure-bred chicken. *sigh*. *tears*
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