Something took 4 of 7 of my chicks

[Twinmom1021]

There was little evidence, just missing chicks and some feathers, but not a lot. My remaining chicks are so scared to go into the coop, they've been falling asleep on our windowsills. We've been carrying them to the coop at night and locking them in until daylight. We've had them for 4 years, never had any problems.
Any idea what could've carried them off - over a fence? I saw feathers and a small drop of blood going up/down the fence then a few feathers going into the woods behind property.
I'm so sad, my sweet bantams and one full size chickens <3

 

[Hobbits Mommie]

Everything likes chicken, and I do mean everything. Can you show us a picture of your coop?

 

[50-45-1]

Lock up your chickens each night in there coop. Hopefully your coop is secure enough to keep whatever it is out.
There is lots of possibilities, if you can purchase or borrow a trail camera you will see all the preditors out there when you are not looking.
Sorry you lost you chickens!

 

[Rammy]

Fox.