predators
Identifying the Predator
By The Coop Team ยท Updated May 25, 2026
Head and crop eaten, body left: raccoon or owl. Whole bird missing with feathers in a trail: fox or coyote. Multiple birds killed but not eaten: weasel, mink, or dog (kill for sport). Eggs missing without shells: snake or rat. Bird found dead with no marks: hawk strike. Set a trail camera near the coop to confirm before changing defenses.
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