I lost 2 today

[llhirsh]

I am so mad at myself. I had 8, 5wk old chicks. Today was pretty in Atlanta so I decided to let them out of their brooder box in the basement and out into the yard. I kept checking on them, but the last time I went out I found one laying on the ground dead with a puncture in its breast, bleeding, and then I found 6 of them hiding. I couldn't find the eighth ones body but I found a mess of feathers not far away from the dead chick. The six that were hiding are okay, but obviously scared.

I feel terrible. Do you think it was a hawk? One carried away and one left behind?

SO sad!

 

[GaNewChick]

Sorry for your loss. Were they fenced in...any way for a dog to get in? If not, then it could have been a hawk.

BTW,

 

[Bizzybirdy]

DOG...and it will be back.

So sorry for your chickies. Better keep an eye out or keep them inside.

 

[Kittymomma]

Dog or possibly cat. Cat's don't generaly bother grown chickens, but the youngsters are vulnerable. Sorry you lost your babies. I hope you find the culprit and can correct the situation so the rest stay safe.