Found one of our babies--who survived an attack this past Sat

[cgtara3]

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We don't know, but we will find out with a cam put out. Either Feral dogs, or pack of coyotes.

 

[melodie_a]

poor thing. I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[cgtara3]

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Thank you!

 

[ralleia]

Stop it or you'll have us all bawling!!!

And yes, she certainly needs some companions! Chickens are flock animals--maybe Craigslist?

I'd suspect feral or plain loose dogs. I don't think a chick would have gotten away from a hungry animal--dogs often kill for "fun."

My chickens love to roam the yard, but I'm always worried that a dog will come around. We just can't fence all our acres--not even a good-sized portion of them. I'm planning on fencing as much as I can though.

 

[kidd42]

From a former Michigander, so sorry that you had to go through all that.

 

[Miss Lydia]

From N.C so sorry for having to go through that and for losing your little hen..

 

[FridayYet]

Sorry you had to go through this. Thankfully you saved Tesla from additional pain and suffering.

 

[klmclain1]

Ohhhh...that's so sad!

I have seen some others on this forum talk about putting a stuffed animal in with a young chick who's had to be in isolation. Apparently they'll take to it. I don't know if your "baby" is too old for this, but it might be worth a try until you can get her some company! I feel so sorry for her!

 

[cgtara3]

It's been rough. Those girls meant a great deal to us. I am glad I found Tesla today before some animal got a free meal out of her in the weakened state that she was under that structure. At least she got a good death, unlike her sisters....

 

[cgtara3]

I am hoping next week we can get some started pullets for Sweet Pea to have as companions. She is happynwhen we are there with her, but I can only imagine being what being left in solitary confinement feels like for her.