NorthTexasWink
Songster
I lost a 55FH cockerel Saturday early morning to a raccoon. We knew it was only a matter of time. We couldn't catch that bird before he was up at least 50' in the big oak by his coop at night. He lasted 3 nights like that and then Mr. Raccoon got him. Thankfully I have 2 more, and was contemplating not keeping that one anyway... but still...
I understand about your mixed feelings. I hate the idea of feeding the predators. Not the kind of positive reinforcement anyone needs!