Three pullets got out, I found Brownie and Ginger just casually pecking around foraging outside the run this afternoon. I ran out and started counting and then through the panic my heart sunk as I realized Powder was MIA. I searched for an hour after getting everyone in the coop. Oreo attacked me he was so riled which is something he has never ever done as I turned my back to close the coop door. I don’t blame him in the least.Are you sure she is gone-gone? Where were the other pullets? Scared/in hiding, or nearby just hanging out/free ranging?
I have had a couple of hens surprise me - I thought they were gone, but they weren't....since she is laying, might she have gone off and found a nesting spot?
I'm hoping that it is only this. Try shaking whatever you use for a treat jar and calling them.
If she really is gone (but I'm not giving up hope yet. Remember all those 'hidden ladies' on this thread?)
I just looked again now after I picked up the kids from school. Still no sign of her. Oreo is beyond riled and charged me again but stopped short. The only thing I found was a very small pile of white feathers, no blood, no animal prints. My guess at this point is an adult red tail hawk or eagle took her. I will keep searching but I am far from hopeful.