*graphic* what predator attacks like this

[Axalea]

Came out this morning before work to feed my 16 year old brothers chickens before work, saw the rooster had been killed, looked like it was pulled through the fence and head torn off. Whatever predator killed it was able to move the 20-30 lb yellow metal grate my brother put up on the side of the coop to prevent this. As you can see the roosters hen in the back is still alive. Whatever it was the rooster put up a fight because this rooster is known to attack anything that comes near it except us when we feed/water them. (Also I’m aware there is no hardware cloth, when he built the coop I made it clear he needed to use it but he said the welded wire would be just fine)

Any information/suggestions/advice would be appreciated greatly

 

[SilverBirds]

Pulled through the fence is usually the work of a raccoon. It is very likely the raccoon(s) will come back knowing there is more food so your brother should look into getting some hardwire cloth today or ASAP or finding another solution to covering the fence.

 

[Axalea]

Pulled through the fence is usually the work of a raccoon. It is very likely the raccoon(s) will come back knowing there is more food so your brother should look into getting some hardwire cloth today or ASAP or finding another solution to covering the fence.

He also does not store food in containers he just sprinkles it on the ground, could that be attracting the raccoon