Granny's gone and done it again

[twisted-acres-farm]

I

I have heard that owls do that. Did this happen to you?

yep evidently lost 7 hens yesterday/last night. Rod had NOT yet again been locking the poop door.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

just for you

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Sigh. I am a happily married woman ... I am a happily married woman.... I am ....

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

weasel ?

that's what I thought.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

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yummy

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Sigh. I am a happily married woman ... I am a happily married woman.... I am ....

Not dead !

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I

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I'll get you for this, Twist ....

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Common culprits for this include raccoons, weasels and owls. Some of the other predators to watch out for when raising chickens include foxes, coyotes, bobcats, feral cats, hawks and dogs. Chickens, as large-bodied and slow-moving birds, are a natural prey animal for many predators.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

that's what I thought.

can you tell if the blood was gone ? I have heard (dont know if its true) weasels drink the blood

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

I

I'll get you for this, Twist ....

going to take you awhile to get through all my 'little doggies" first

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

can you tell if the blood was gone ? I have heard (dont know if its true) weasels drink the blood

not a clue and pretty sure they are frozen solid now. I do plan on heading out there tomorrow.