Favorite hen lost to bobcat.....

[DDRanch]

I am so sorry for your loss. I hate to be indelicate, but I would like to ask a question as we recently spotted a bobcat on our property and I too, free range my flock. What time of day did this happen? I guess I was under the impression that bobcats mainly hunted at dusk, but it doesn't sound like that was the case.

Again, I am truly sorry.

Heidi

Thank you for your kind words. This occured about 4pm but Bobcats can and do hunt during the day. Bobcats have large ranges so I am hoping this one has moved on. I have had my flock for almost 10 years, never have lost one to a bobcat and as I said, they free range when I am home, probably 4-5 hours a day. Many evenings, they put themselves away and I follow close behind to lock them up. I do think this one was passing through and since he did not get a meal, I hope he has moved on. Have not seen him since Sunday nor have I heard my flock sounding an alarm during the day (they have been enclosed in their pen for the time being)

 

[DDRanch]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[DDRanch]

Thank you for your kind words. Yes, the others are doing better....we all are.

 

[DDRanch]

Thank you for your kind words.

 

[DaphneNL]

Foxes (at least the red foxes we have here) are known for hunting at night, but every now and then you see them in the middle of the day walking around with a rabbit they catched.