Attack

[Kgoods225]

I’m so upset I lost my midnight majesty maran Georgia Boots today, I just found her in the yard, in the taller thin and I mean thin grass grass. Not dragged under cover. I couldn’t find much for any injury.

I’m going to attach a photo only to help discover what type of predator I’m dealing with. No other chickens were injured or missing. They’re free range.

Of course I was at work and not home when this happen. Although I think it was quick she had a beak full of clovers so I feel it was quick and painless.

 

[SilverBirds]

So sorry for your loss. Please post pictures when you can. For now, keep the rest of your chickens locked up. The predator will return within a few days for more.



Also, welcome to BYC!

 

[nuthatched]

Sorry for your loss. Here's how to upload photos.

 

[Kgoods225]

So sorry for your loss. Please post pictures when you can. For now, keep the rest of your chickens locked up. The predator will return within a few days for more.



Also, welcome to BYC!

 

[Kgoods225]

I appreciate it, i will post photos tomorrow. I believe my cell service is garbage at the moment. It appears it only ate stomach and innards..

 

[SilverBirds]

I appreciate it, i will post photos tomorrow. I believe my cell service is garbage at the moment. It appears it only ate stomach and innards..

Was the stomach torn open and hallowed out? Was the head attached?

 

[Kgoods225]

Definitely appeared to be hallowed out. Her head was attached and intact

 

[nuthatched]

Definitely appeared to be hallowed out. Her head was attached and intact

Sounds like a hawk.

 

[SilverBirds]

From the description that you've given, I'm going to say it was a hawk.

 

[Kgoods225]

I was leaning towards hawk also, I have seen a few around but they were all small. Must be one was brave enough to try today. I think they’ve got me patterned and have my work schedule down. It’s war hawks

You recommend keeping them cooped up..? I just hate keeping them cooped up especially in the heat we’ve had 80’s