Re: My Chickens Disappeared Without a Trace. What Could Have Happened?
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2025 10:50 am
by 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.
Re: My Chickens Disappeared Without a Trace. What Could Have Happened?
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:17 am
by 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.
Re: My Chickens Disappeared Without a Trace. What Could Have Happened?
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 11:21 pm
by 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?
Re: My Chickens Disappeared Without a Trace. What Could Have Happened?
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2025 3:46 am
by 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?
Re: My Chickens Disappeared Without a Trace. What Could Have Happened?
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2025 9:49 am
by 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.
Re: My Chickens Disappeared Without a Trace. What Could Have Happened?
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 2:57 am
by 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?