What killed our chick?

[desertdarlene]

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I agree with this when I saw that spot on his back. That's often where birds peck or grab at each other, especially when trying to express dominance. It's possible that the chick wandered away from mom and another chicken thought it should teach it a lesson. But, before mom could do anything, it was too late and perhaps the chick got caught in the middle of her defending him.

 

[oesdog]

It does look like an adult Hen job! I lost two chicks that way. Also could be a Rat. Not a mouse they usually get eaten by the hens not the other way round. Rats can attack and kill chicks but I would put the money on one of the other Hens. It is best to seperate a broody hen and her chicks while they are small for this very reason.

Oesdog

Sorry for the loss it looked a lovely little chick.