I only had the one free ranging. I'm thinking he was an easy catch and possibly the person realized people were home and left in a hurry. I'm thinking whoever did it did not have enough nerves to enter the coops during the day. After all it is easy to say I was just looking if caught in the yard. What would one say if they were caught in a coop?The father of one of my roosters just sold for 600.00 I just about fell over when I found that out. He is staying in the breeder pen for sure!
If your roo was very nice there is always the possibility some one took him. Seems like they would have taken more than just one bird though.
I would love cameras but I keep spending my money on chicks and eggs. I guess I need to rethink that.