Chicken loss

[Chipmunk Chicks]

Predation is sadly a very real part of chicken keeping. I'm sorry you lost your chick. In addition to learning how to secure your coop/run, I would seriously consider trying to get at least two more chicks for her, if not 3-4 (and of course ensure you have enough space to accommodate them all. That way if/when one is lost for whatever reason, the remaining flock members still have each other. Best of luck

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to hang out and explore.
Hardware cloth 1/4 inch is best to use. with latch locks.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Welcome to BYC @Bigbirdy7

Glad you could join us all here! Sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you can get things all safe now

 

[Blue Raptor]

I had 2 chickens each 6 weeks old, one was killed yesterday by a raccoon. What should I do for the other one?

Welcome to BYC! I’m sorry about your hen.

 

[Jenbirdee]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to hang out and explore.
Hardware cloth 1/4 inch is best to use. with latch locks.

Actually it is not, the 1/2 inch is much stronger, the 1/4 inch is flimsy, I just yesterday realized mine is 1/2 I thought it was 1/4

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry for your loss, predators are brutal. If you can't make this remaining chick a house chicken, you will need to find her a friend, chickens are very flock oriented and need companionship. Are there any feed stores nearby that sell chicks? Take good care of the survivor.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So sorry about your chick

 

[DotToDot]

yes, I secured my coop with more chicken wire as well as set up motion activated lights

Welcome to BYC, but I’m sorry for the occasion.
Motion activated lights are good, but raccoons can tear through chicken wire. Can you perhaps keep her inside for one night?

 

[Isabella7Storm5]

Hello! Welcome to BYC! So glad you joined! BYC is a great place to learn and have fun.
So sorry about your chickens. Its hard to loose them