What killed my chickens?

[aiden123]

Since two chickens are missing, would it be possible that there are two foxes about?

 

[KingD]

You know, I think I will take advice from the others and put you on ignore.

I'm just stating facts.

 

[KingD]

Since two chickens are missing, would it be possible that there are two foxes about?

Yes. It's quite possible that there are multiple foxes in the area.

 

[aiden123]

You know, I think I will take advice from the others and put you on ignore.

As the OP is from Ireland, I very much doubt they own a gun powerful enough to kill a fox. Gun laws are very different to US.

We will have no issues dispatching of a fox

 

[KingD]

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We will have no issues dispatching of a fox

Do you own a gun? It's really the only decent method to do it

 

[HawaiiCoyote]

Since two chickens are missing, would it be possible that there are two foxes about?

It's very possible. Especially since it is spring and animals are starting to make babies.
If you do plan on trapping, I would either set up two traps or trap one after another.

 

[HawaiiCoyote]

We will have no issues dispatching of a fox

Perfect. Sounds like you are on the right path to finding \ trapping the culprits.

 

[aiden123]

Perfect. Sounds like you are on the right path to finding \ trapping the culprits.

Thank you for your help!

 

[HawaiiCoyote]

Thank you for your help!

No problem! I'm really sorry that you had a massacre in your flock.
Do you mind keeping me posted if you catch the killers?

 

[KingD]

They tend to live in family groups of one dog, one vixen and her cubs and a few female helpers from previous litters. The family has one or more breeding dens within their territory so I'm guessing you probably have more than one fox hanging around at night.
If you can find a way of humanely dispatching the caught fox then I'd suggest that is the right route to take.
The only other thing I can suggest is to take preventative action and make the coop predator proof which would be most peoples way of dealing with it..
As spring is in the air, you'll start to hear mating calls during the late afternoon and night which would suggest there are a few foxes around your area.

I trust you don't lose any more