Help me identify predator

[Aswilson1989]

So I started having a predator problem recently most of my missing birds I found no trace of, not even a feather pile. I have however found 2 of my turkeys diseased. The first one was a meat turkey so she was pretty big and the animal had ate everything except the head wings and ribs, the second one was a royal palm and the only thing I found of her left was her wings and the bones that connect them. I managed to snap some pictures of the tracks I believe are them. This animal has also taken 2 ducks and several chickens. I live in mid Michigan btw. Thanks in advanced!

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

That print looks like it could be a coyote. I’ve not experienced that personally but I have seen big cats take whole birds. Their prints look a little wider than that though. How is it getting in? That could also be a big clue. Cats will climb trees to get into a chicken run. I think coyotes get things when they’re out in the open.

Are these birds going missing at night or during the day? Is the predator getting into the coop or run or picking them off while they’re free ranging?

 

[Aswilson1989]

That print looks like it could be a coyote. I’ve not experienced that personally but I have seen big cats take whole birds. Their prints look a little wider than that though. How is it getting in? That could also be a big clue. Cats will climb trees to get into a chicken run. I think coyotes get things when they’re out in the open.

Are these birds going missing at night or during the day? Is the predator getting into the coop or run or picking them off while they’re free ranging?

It seems to only be taking them when they leave the yard. While they free range some like to fly over the fence and it’s over in wetlands/woods. We started keeping them in the run with the fence roof but it seems they are going missing mid day even