Hello everyone, I woke up this morning and seen rabbit hair all over the backyard, long wide strips of it everywhere. We have a lot of wild rabbits in our yard and I've never had a predator problem with my chickens in the 3 years I've owned them, but I'm kind of concerned after seeing this. Any ideas of what could of done that? Thanks!!!
What type of predator takes fur off a wild rabbit?
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More than likely a fox......
Good luck keeping your flock safe!
Good luck keeping your flock safe!
Fighting rabbits will kick a lot of fur off of each other. What time of year do wild rabbits mate?
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I just googled it and it said February, so maybe that was it!!! I had no idea they was like that. Made me feel a lot better
thank you!! 
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I just read mating season for wild rabbits has just began, praying that was it, girls will be locked up tight still. Can't take chances on my little ladiesMore than likely a fox......
Good luck keeping your flock safe!
thanks @Chick-N-Fun
Let’s hope that’s it!I just read mating season for wild rabbits has just began, praying that was it, girls will be locked up tight still. Can't take chances on my little ladies
In the meantime, do you have a trail cam or other camera that you can set up? Better safe than sorry!- Thread starter
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Yes I do, my husband has it in the woods but I think I'll take it in the meantime to see what's going on in the backyard. I'm glad you mentioned that, my mind isn't working. Totally didn't think of that! Thanks!Let’s hope that’s it!
Good idea, those bunnies might have had additional help with the fur.I just read mating season for wild rabbits has just began, praying that was it, girls will be locked up tight still. Can't take chances on my little ladies
A pet cat would be my best guess. I have one that loves skinning rabbits. It's awful and we've had to put more than one out of it's misery.
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We do have a neighbors cat the lurks around here sometimes. Very well could be....we used to have a cat that would kill rabbits... I had to save some a time or two myself
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