Traumatized by dog, left with a wonky tail.

[Carolminifarm]

You may have a possum problem, the younger ones will pull tail feathers out. I would set traps for a few nights and see what turns up. I am really glad your girl is okay.

I did get one that week. I hear they are good for eating ticks but don't want them by my girls.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

I did get one that week. I hear they are good for eating ticks but don't want them by my The

The smaller ones will eat eggs and chicks. A large possum will each a large hen. I have caught 2 large males with hens in their mouths. One hen was okay, the other died. He was carting the hen off in his mouth to eat and the poor hen (in both cases) was screaming.
Don't let anybody tell you cute little possums are your friend, not if you have chickens.

 

[Carolminifarm]

The smaller ones will eat eggs and chicks. A large possum will each a large hen. I have caught 2 large males with hens in their mouths. One hen was okay, the other died. He was carting the hen off in his mouth to eat and the poor hen (in both cases) was screaming.
Don't let anybody tell you cute little possums are your friend, not if you have chickens.

I got tired of dealing with it at 2am so this may sound terrible but I let my dog deal with it now.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

I got tired of dealing with it at 2am so this may sound terrible but I let my dog deal with it now.

Good Dog!!!!

 

[Hennyfromdblock]

Something tore up my Easter egg, no tail left, a few mths. Ago. She is back to her bossy self. Let them work it out if eating and drinking ok. Back on the horse. Lol

Oh she took her sweet time. The way she’d walk and pose and how voluptuous she is made me imagine her walking in a long diva robe all dramatic .

She’s back to herself though strutting her half feathered tail. I’ve seen her chasing off squirrels and when she catches me looking at her she’ll start walking slowly towards me with sad little bucks like she’s playing victim.

Glad your bossy girl bounced back!