R.I.P. my fat bottom girl

[Auntiejessi3]

Yesterday midday, the ladies were out in the yard ang so were me and my husband. A coyote ran out of the woods snatched up Ruth, our BO, and took off back into the woods. All that was left was a mess of feathers. We grabbed the guns but only found tracks that eventually ended I locked the coop up tight last night and closed the thick wood pop door and the auto door. Got up this morning to let them out and that bastard was crouched down by the fence line. Got the gun shot and hit him, but I don't think it was fatal. It's on now! We'll get him for you Ruth!

 

[sourland]

Sorry for your loss, and good luck with eliminating the predator.

 

[cmom]

I feel your pain but with me it was a fox that got my special bird during the middle of the day. She was three years old. I had let her out and was distracted and a fox sneaked in and got her. I didn't actually see it happen but got the fox on one of my cameras. I did eliminate the fox.
Gladys.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Sorry for your loss, and good luck with eliminating the predator

Sorry for your loss, and good luck with eliminating the predator.

She was an amazing lady! Ty, and we will kill that coyote!

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I feel your pain but with me it was a fox that got my special bird during the middle of the day. She was three years old. I had let her out and was distracted and a fox sneaked in and got her. I didn't actually see it happen but got the fox on one of my cameras. I did eliminate the fox.
Gladys.
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[Chookchicken]

I’m so sorry about your loss
I hope you‘ll be able to get that predator. Everyone on BYC is here for you if you need to talk or anything

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I'm so sorry! I know how it feels to suddenly loose a chicken! Get that coyote!

 

[cmom]

I have had issues with coyotes. I tried to trap them but they would not go into the trap.

 

[Chuckenman]

Am i so grateful i raise my chickens on the roof. We dont have any predator problems. The hawks and falcons dont swoop low on our roof since we have ropes set up, the ropes are for hanging clothes but they do work well as hawk repellents. R.I.P Ruth. Hope she rests in peace

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I have had issues with coyotes. I tried to trap them but they would not go into the trap.

Ya, they are crazy smart! Our best bet is going to be waiting for dusk or early in the morning, cuz he's damn sure gonna be back! Hell he was waiting patiently this morning for me to let them out in the run before he came outta the fence line! Just wish I would have been a awake and alert