Our Flock has been killed!

[Uncle_Bubba]

I don't know what happened but when I left for work this morning at 6:15 I let the chickens out to free range like I always do when its light out. My fiancee got home at 9 am to find almost the entire flock dead in the yard. What would do this? A fox or coon would at least take what they kill and eat it. Stray dog? Coyotes? Very sad morning. Now its time to get the last few days of eggs into the bator to restock. very sad day

 

[chicmom]

OH GEEZE, I am so sorry this happened! I would bet a neighbor's dog, although I don't know for sure.....A friend of mine had a raccoon kill all her chicks without eating them......

Seems like such a waste and I am again so sorry for your loss! Wish you lived closer, I'd give you some of mine because I have a bit too many!

Take care,

Sharon

 

[mljohnson05]

It could of really been anything, but I would be a neighbors wondering pet or a stray

In y experience Never let your pets wonder around if you are not home to watch them ( and if you have to leave, make sure they are in a Run)

I am sorry to hear about your loss

 

[Inkheart]

So sorry! That is horrible!

 

[Rocky Road]

A fox would definately do that. They hunt for the sport so they kill them all and just eat one. Same with weazels and ferrets.

 

[teach1rusl]

Wow...so sad

I'd put my money on a dog...

 

[Chickenberry]

Awww... I'm so sorry. I hope that you find out what happened.

 

[buckboy101]

I'm soooo sorry!

It sounds like a fox. I hope your eggs hatch.

 

[Keara]

I had a fox do that to my flock last year, we saw him run off so I know it was a fox. The theory is I interupted him killing and than taking them to his den for momma and the pups.

 

[flowergirl60]

I so sorry that happened. I let mine out in my yard all the time. Were yours in a fenced yard? Mine are fenced in.