freddie Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Something has killed and half eaten one of my hens, and scared the others half witless. Found carcass. poor girl:( Cleaning up the mess and feathers now. On such a lovely day, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Ahh freddie, I'm so so sorry. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Oh Freddie, that's awful, what a horrible shock. Some comfort (although might not feel like it right now) that only one of your Girls was killed, Presume it wasn't a fox, as fox would be more likely to murder everyone and then start to take bodies away? I wish I could think of something helpful or comforting to say.... <> to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Oh no, I am so sorry what an awful thing to come back to. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopingforchickens Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 how horrible, hope you are ok xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Oh ow awful! Poor girls and poor you for having to deal with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 What a horrible thing to happen - poor you. Any idea what might have got in? Hope your other girls settle down quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 What a shame. Were the hens free ranging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 they were free ranging, but we have 3 cats and a dog as well. Any guesses on what did it? I can't smell fox, and it was taken right next to the summerhouse, , about ten feet from back door... Head still on, abdomen gone, intestines spread. Poor girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Visiting dog maybe? How awful for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken deficient Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 That's hideous, I'm sorry x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 What a horrid shock, really sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 So sorry to hear this, you must be devastated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 So sorry - what a horrible thing to come home to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Oh goodness hope you find cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 That's a horrible thing to find! Fox would be my guess but next to Foxes I reckon that the next predator in line is usually a dog. I don't have Foxes where I live but lost two of my girls on xmas week to a collie that a nearby builder was taking to work. Didn't find the first body as I think a kind neighbour spared me before I came home from work, but found the second dead the next day and another neighbour kindly told me about the dog. A little visit, and the problem was solved but the upset was awful. I hope you manage to find out what happened. Maybe asking a few neighbours? So sorry when I read stories like this on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Awwww, I'm so sorry you came home to such a sad sight. I hope your remaining girls are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 What an awful thing to happen, hope your other girls are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeshen Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Very sorry to hear this - what a horrible shock for you. Hope the others are recovering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 If none are missing and by the type of damage I would say it was a dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Found one dead and really chewed up. , and spread about. We really have no idea what did this, but the others aren't bothered by our dog/cats, although they are really scared in general. It has eaten the breast meat, ribs and breast bone away, but left the head and neck intact. Been on loads of sites, but can't determine what kills like this:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken deficient Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Have you found any foot prints? I would imagine there was a bit of a chase. If you have cats and dogs anyway, that would confuse things a bit, but if there was something different, like mink or fox prints, they should stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 It all happened on grass, so no, no prints.. My BIL reckond fox/dog as it was eaten away so much, rather than mink/stoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Really sorry to read this It must have been very traumatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 oof, sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
