Was this an owl? (injured call drakes) Graphic pictures in thread

[Going Quackers]

4am would be early morning here...but that's all semantics.
Many preds can tear thru netting.....knowing what kind of netting would be interesting...but not necessary as obviously you'll need t replace it with something stronger. Sorry for your loss.

Yeah, i guess there are a couple ways to describe the timing... no sun out maybe should of been my first choice. lol.

Thanks. Frustrating dealing with predators.

 

[Going Quackers]

https://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/products.php?mi=76441&itemnum=35684&redir=Y

Wow, that is different, never heard of one before. I'll have to do some looking to see if that is even an option in my area. I am outside the US. Ty!

 

[roosterhavoc]

Late morning attack.(like after 4AM) Heavy duty dog run, that was netted. Ripped my net in multiple places but no damage to my pen or any sign of entry.

I have a flock in there, but these two were injured. One has since died.(second pic) Been suggested it's an owl.

Suggestions? Thanks. Been one long night.

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Are you sure that wasn’t a mink?

 

[cmom]

I have been using live traps. I bait them and set them not to go off for a few nights so the predators can take the bait then I set the trap and catch the predator. I check the traps every day to see if the bait is gone and I also have a camera there so I can see what predators are around the traps. Most often it will be the same predator that takes the bait. I have had some incidental catches mostly cats that I release. In years past I used leg traps but more and more people are buying land and building around us.