Sad news to report... we lost all 4 of our chickens. In a brazen attack by a raccoon(s) at night, the coon killed all our chickens. The coon broke into the chicken yard and snatched them. We are really bummed. The chickens have become a fixture around the yard and entertaining gardening companions, as they were always curious what was happening. When Zachary would work out in the wood shop, they would wander in and take sawdust baths. We were thinking of getting a few more, before the attack, to add to our flock. But now before we get chickens again, we will be re-enforcing the chicken fence and creating a safer environment in the coop to try not let this happen again. It is amazing how attached you get to them. A hard lesson learned.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Chicken Tragedy
Sad news to report... we lost all 4 of our chickens. In a brazen attack by a raccoon(s) at night, the coon killed all our chickens. The coon broke into the chicken yard and snatched them. We are really bummed. The chickens have become a fixture around the yard and entertaining gardening companions, as they were always curious what was happening. When Zachary would work out in the wood shop, they would wander in and take sawdust baths. We were thinking of getting a few more, before the attack, to add to our flock. But now before we get chickens again, we will be re-enforcing the chicken fence and creating a safer environment in the coop to try not let this happen again. It is amazing how attached you get to them. A hard lesson learned.
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Oh, I'm sorry about your chickens. :(
When you get chickens again, let me know & I'll either bring my coonhounds over or I'll bring you over a trap. I'll take care of that coon for you. :)
Beth
I'm so sorry! You do get attached to them. It can be hard to keep them safe. We lost our best layer to a hawk last week.
You have my sympathy as we had a raccoon kill our chickens years ago by ripping a hole in our chicken wire that was old and a bit rusted. The run needs replacing again this year and I can't get to it until fall. Hope a coon doesn't come to visit.We use cow panels with chicken wire stretched over the top and even on the floor to prevent digging under the wire. Good luck!
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Oh goodness! A sad day indeed.
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