Coyote got at least 2 dozen of my laying hens last night. I havent gotten a full count yet. I dont know how many chicks survived, but so far I only count 36 birds and there were 74 when I went to bed.
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I have left the door open, but we only lost one bird due to that. It seems that the predators around here are all quite afraid of coming to close to houses...Did you forget the door open? I've done that a few times, but thankfully never lost that manu. Usually just a bird or two max
Was there a hole? Gap?Coyote got at least 2 dozen of my laying hens last night. I havent gotten a full count yet. I dont know how many chicks survived, but so far I only count 36 birds and there were 74 when I went to bed.
Im not too hopeful about that. There are a real lot of feathers everywhere. Many big piles scattered in the pasture and about a large pillow case worth strewn about closer to the barn. I think the total is looking like 24 hens and 6 two month old chicksWas there a hole? Gap?
Thats pretty bad...
I have had chickens come back from hiding after a predator attack though. Keep looking...