something is killing our chickens

step2626

In the Brooder
5 Years
Mar 16, 2014
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We've lost 4 chickens today and a 5th is dying. :( we picked up 2 house cats on Sunday night. Would the cat kill the chickens? 2 hens and 2 roos...dead one roo mia... middle of the day attack. Our birds free range during the day. We built a "pen" but silly us...they fly out so they free range. Anything else attack during the day?
 
We have a cat and he has never attacked our chickens. It probably is your cats because it happened when you got them. Examine the cats when they are out and about. Also look on the chickens for scratches.
 
One of the 2 cats took on the dog yesterday so it's possible the new cat is the problem.

New cat vs dog...that cat did not run from the dog.

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Yeah there was another attack yesterday and the neighbors beagle was spotted in the coop. We've talked to the neighbors about it.
 
Yes we are. We need to reinforce our chicken area with a lid or clip their wings. We'll be getting chicks this time which we haven't done before so more learning coming our way!
 

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