My Chickens Disappeared Without a Trace. What Could Have Happened?

[CoopRebel]

If it was a group of coyotes, they could have worked together to grab multiple birds quickly. A game camera might help you figure out what's going on.

[EggstraSpecial]

Sorry this happened to you! Losing chickens is heartbreaking. I suggest reinforcing your coop and setting up cameras,you might catch the culprit before it happens again.

[CoopCaptain]

Could it be human theft? If someone took them, they wouldn't leave any signs behind. Do you have any security cameras or neighbors who might have seen something?

[RusticRoo]

Sounds like an owl or hawk could be involved. They can carry off chickens silently, especially at night. Any trees nearby where a predator could have perched?

[HappyHatchery]

This is puzzling! Coyotes usually leave feathers behind. Maybe a fox? They tend to grab and go. That one returning chicken makes it even weirder.

[ChirpyScribe]

I've heard of bobcats doing this,they can grab multiple chickens in a night and leave little evidence. Have you seen any strange tracks?