Is My Predator a Weasel?

[retiredwithchicks]

Each night we lose a chicken. The head is off and the insides eaten. We have good pen covered from top to bottom but know something probably small finding a way inside. Is it a weasel? That is the only thing I can think of right now. How do I catch it?

 

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I'm sorry for the loss of your chickens. There is a good section on the Learning Center about predators, here is a link to the weasel article (probably be a good idea to read about all the predators that may be in your area too):

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ors-how-to-protect-your-chickens-from-weasels

 

[retiredwithchicks]

Thank you.

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Each night we lose a chicken. The head is off and the insides eaten..... Is it a weasel? That is the only thing I can think of right now. How do I catch it?

I am thinking that you have a possum problem. It may even be living INSIDE the coop or pen.