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[bardies]

Glad you called! Don't be afraid to call again!

 

[bardies]

Have just read up on at least half dozen predator identification sites, and the only thing that fits the damage is an owl. However, since I am VERY sure an owl couldn't have gotten in and dragged her across the floor and up and out of that opening, this sort of bolsters my suspicion that a four-legged animal caught, killed and dragged her out and was then chased off by an owl. From what I read, there are others that will take the head, but they appear to first eat other parts, specifically the crop and entrails. All the sites state an owl will take only the head and neck.

Am still only able to post through received emails, but BYC is now trying to help me. It is sounding like it is a problem with my browser, but not yet sure.

Interesting, and certainly a possibility. I am very glad that BYC is trying to help!

 

[shelbydog]

I've got chicks hatching today under a broody! !!!!!

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Have just read up on at least half dozen predator identification sites, and the only thing that fits the damage is an owl. However, since I am VERY sure an owl couldn't have gotten in and dragged her across the floor and up and out of that opening, this sort of bolsters my suspicion that a four-legged animal caught, killed and dragged her out and was then chased off by an owl. From what I read, there are others that will take the head, but they appear to first eat other parts, specifically the crop and entrails. All the sites state an owl will take only the head and neck.

Am still only able to post through received emails, but BYC is now trying to help me. It is sounding like it is a problem with my browser, but not yet sure.

I thought it was common for possums to eat just the head- specifically the brains- and leave the rest. A possum could certainly have done the dragging over the partitions.

Have you tried using a different browser?

 

[Kyzmette]

Quote:
Weasles and minks will eat the head off a bird and suck the blood out.

 

[Kyzmette]

I second that! Have you ever really closely watched your flock when they come speeding towards you because you've just shaken the treat can? Tiny. Feathered. Velociraptors. 

Seriously... but also, have you ever seen what those suckers can do to a goat hock hanging from a tree????

 

[Kassaundra]

LOL you guys over VelosoRudy. I promise if jello starts to shake around here I won't hide in the bathroom!

 

[TRUE5]

Hey all! I have a quick question. I have a 5 mo old pullet that has been acting sickly the last couple of days. She is inactive, barely will scratch. Sits there with her head tucked to her back. Reminds me a bit like Cocci when she had it as a chick. Her crop is empty so I don't think she is eating even though I have food out 24/7. Should I isolate her and treat this as Cocci or should I wait it out and see if she improves?

 

[artsyrobin]

Lost dragon this morning, she was full grown when I got her 5 years ago, so must have been at least 6, since she had been broody before i got her- RIP sweetheart

 

[brandy00]

I've got chicks hatching today under a broody! !!!!!

Yay!!