Dead hen- odd circumstances- predator or chicken issue?

[jbrajdich]

Thanks for asking! No issues today but very nervously let them into their run.. but no free ranging for the time being. I wonder if perhaps my small white polish was hawk bait..?

 

[sourland]

It's a possibility.

 

[ChickenMomma14]

Sounds to me she was sadly hawk bait. My neighbor had something of this manner happen a few months ago with his RIR roo. Their where three tiny puncture holes and the waddle and comb had been torn... I suspect this is what kinda happened to your hen. Sorry for your loss.

 

[jbrajdich]

Goodness. Thank you for letting me know. I wonder why they do that? it'll help me be more aware either way. Is there a better way to protect them from hawks?
Thanks all for the help!

 

[ChickenMomma14]

Sadly there is no "Great" way to protect and prevent hawk attacks but to supervise the chickens while they free range until you haven't seen or heard the hawk for a few days