Who did it (warning: image included)

[HenSolo123]

My three bantams free range my suburban backyard by day, put themselves in the coop at night when the sun starts to set, and then I go lock them in before bed. We’ve been doing this without problem since spring. Last night I got home a little later than usual at 9 PM, one was missing from the coop. I searched my backyard to find half of her and feathers everywhere. Located in Kentucky for reference to wildlife. Wondering guesses on what may have done this so I can better protect the remaining two chickens I have? (Please don’t suggest getting a roo, I can’t have one) I hate the idea of keeping them locked in their coop tiny run all day every day; my small backyard doesn’t allow for a large run and I want them to roam and enjoy life

 

[sourland]

Looks almost like a raptor kill - perhaps a Great Horned Owl. Bottom line is be on high alert as the predator will be back.

 

[nuthatched]

Looks like a hawk. Cam you build a chicken tunnel? It will be back.
A rooster wouldn't have helped much.

 

[SmiYa0126]

I would keep them penned for a couple of weeks.

 

[mcdze]

depends when it happened .. hawks usually get them in early morning as they roam ..if it was snatched out of the coop in the evening could be anything from a house cat to a coon .. i had a possum getting into my coop, would kill a couple and drag one off once a week or so .. so i baited it, staked it out, and dealt with it manually -

 

[Fluffy_Moth_With_Silkies]

This looks like a hawk or owl. I'd definitely make sure to keep it in a predator safe run, to keep from more being killed.

 

[Evadig]

I would use a chicken tractor or make a temporary pen with lots of garden netting