Predator Identification

[vespertine604]

Can anyone help me identify this predator? It has a taste for eggs and chickens. CT (Connecticut) area.

Edited with new photos with a quarter to show size.

 

[LeggyLeghorn]

CT-Connecticut?

 

[Al Capon]

Racoon, I think. Lots of front feet tracks, probably because they're sticky with egg/chicken residue.

 

[rehdancer]

I'm having trouble figuring out the scale/size of the track. Looks something like a cat track, but not exactly. No indication of toenails. I'm sure you have pine martens, weasels, mink and such if you live in the country, all of which like both eggs and birds. Will be interested in knowing the answer for sure !!

 

[LeggyLeghorn]

Fisher Cat?

 

[rehdancer]

And some predators favor certain body parts and will leave the rest too

 

[sourland]

Fisher ? Can you put a quarter by the tracks for a size reference ?

 

[mowin]

The length of the toe has me thinking coon.

 

[Sea Wolf]

There are no hind paws showing but the front foot is that of a possum or a coon. If it's going to be dry for a few days, dust your deck with flour or cornstarch and see what you pick up. Or rake around the coop so it is smooth and will pick up tracks.

 

[mowin]

There are no hind paws showing but the front foot is that of a possum or a coon. If it's going to be dry for a few days, dust your deck with flour or cornstarch and see what you pick up. Or rake around the coop so it is smooth and will pick up tracks.

Could be....
Opossum hind paw is rather distinct with that thumb ish 5th toe.