What was it?

[Stacyoung13]

Something got my Brahma Roo last night, but didn’t eat him. Just killed him and left him lay. What predator would do this? Fred was a free range chicken. He has never been in a coop since he showed up a year and a half ago. He was still intact, just feathers everywhere. What would kill a chicken and then not eat them??? Rest In Peace buddy

Fred: Brahma, around 3 years old

 

[Sue Gremlin]

Dog would be high on my list.

 

[so lucky]

Yes, a dog. Where did Fred sleep at night? Up high or ground level? He was beautiful. I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[Trish1974]

I can't answer your question, but I am so, SO sorry that happened to you.

 

[Stacyoung13]

Yes, a dog. Where did Fred sleep at night? Up high or ground level? He was beautiful. I'm sorry for your loss.

He slept up on the roof of the coop...about 10 feet up. I have never seen a dog around here, just my 3, and they were in the house with me.

 

[2 many chickens]

I'm going go with dog.
Maybe at some point your roo left his roosting spot or fell off it? Then a dog got to him. Usually dogs bite shake kill and that's about it. Not often do they eat them. Just think they are walking squeak toys.

 

[15WildTurkey]

I agree. Most likely dog. I’ve lost 2 birds to neighbors dogs. It’s just fun for them. Once their “toy” stops moving the game is over. I don’t think any wild predator is killing and then leaving the spoils behind. I’m so sorry. Fred was so beautiful.

 

[Stacyoung13]

I'm going go with dog.
Maybe at some point your roo left his roosting spot or fell off it? Then a dog got to him. Usually dogs bite shake kill and that's about it. Not often do they eat them. Just think they are walking squeak toys.

I agree. Most likely dog. I’ve lost 2 birds to neighbors dogs. It’s just fun for them. Once their “toy” stops moving the game is over. I don’t think any wild predator is killing and then leaving the spoils behind. I’m so sorry. Fred was so beautiful.

I have never seen a dog around here though. Me and my 3 dogs are always out and about. My neighbor has 3 little ones, but Fred was 5 times their size, and they run from their own shadow, (LOL). I will definitely be looking around the neighborhood and setting traps!!!

 

[Justso]

Any predator will abandon a kill if startled away.
My bet is in raccoon. Really sorry for your loss! He was very beautiful

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

I know little late, but I'm probably going to be looking into a trail cam. I knew I had a racoon around, but the noise last night in my back yard was very scary. RIP Fred!