Need help. losing chickens but not sure what is killing them***WARNING GRAPHIC PICS***

[terricksa]

Any help is appreciated.
In the last week we have lost 4 hens. I can't seem to see any track of predators but can't rule it out. I also removed our rooster thinking he may be doing it but just lost another yesterday. Here are a few pics of the last one we lost. Can anyone provide any help. I don't want to lose anymore.

 

[keirys]

Coon ??

 

[terricksa]

Not sure, I am finding them inside the coop but not seeing any tracks.

 

[centrarchid]

Bait a live-trap with one of the carcasses and place where birds have been captured. Move remainder of flock to a more secure location that is elevated.

 

[CedarAcres]

Using a live trap is a great idea. We've used them with lots of success in the past. I'm so sorry for the loss of your chickens

 

[keirys]

Sorry for your lost we lost 2 also no tracks either.Our chickens just simply disappeared we didnt even have a carcass. I set traps & caught 9 raccoons. How big is your coop?

 

[terricksa]

The Coop is 9'x6' and the run is about 30x30.

I may have to set some traps.

 

[JiMyra]

coon or possum? Electric fence 6" off ground around coop and run solved my coon and possum problems.

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Looks more like a possum to me.

Even money it is a Pogo the Possum
1 will get you 2 that it is Ricky the Raccoon

 

[keenecowboy]

Looks like I am not alone with this problem. My problem just started a week ago
I redid the windows with 2 x4 wire in place of the screen I had up.
It looks like they snap the neck or bite it to kill the chicken then proceed to eat from the backside in. The outer feathers a pretty much still on the bird.
I don't see any holes around the bottom of the coop which has a dirt floor,
I will take some photos of the next one. (which i hope will not happen)
Setting three traps to night with one inside the coop and two outside. Will sperate the birds into other sections of the coop.