Look what we caught in our trap....

[UThobbyfarmer]

We bought a trap yesterday at Tractor Supply after the hen coop got wiped out 2 nights ago (12 birds). There is a 2.5" gap over the door where the panel bends. This morning we found this. Looks to be an American mink? I was guessing racoons so boy was I surprised. Hard lesson learned. Every inch of coop needs hardware cloth on it.

 

[Cheychey222]

It’s cute

 

[Cheychey222]

Ya those things I read they take out a whole coop in one night by themselves!

 

[coach723]

Yes, and they can squeeze through very small openings. So your comment on the hardware cloth is absolutely correct. I'm so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately this is how many people learn what predators they really have and what predator proof really means.

 

[Peepsi]

It's amazing that such a cute animal can be so DESTRUCTIVE.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

Thank everyone. This is a coop we've had for 7 years. This was the first time I've lost anything inside a locked coop. It was heartbreaking. I really thought they were safe. This one is going sting awhile.

 

[Cheychey222]

Thank everyone. This is a coop we've had for 7 years. This was the first time I've lost anything inside a locked coop. It was heartbreaking. I really thought they were safe. This one is going sting awhile.

Wow, I didn’t know anyone could keep a coop for so long. I hope next time in the future that mink will fail to get into the coop.

 

[aart]

Looks to be an American mink?

Or weasel.
Hope it's no longer living.
Sorry for your losses.

 

[BarredRockMom]

Skin it, tan it & post above your food bucket as a reminder to always be safe & never forget. Or at least put it's picture up with the names of your darlings.

Thisi is 100% terrible news & I am so sorry that you've had this happen!

 

[ValerieJ]

Oh, man, that's rough losing all your chickens in one night. I'm so sorry!