Hello, I am Bobbie just joined the community

[BmBosg76]

I have a 65 foot motor home I turned into a chicken coop attached to an outdoor run it is pretty fortified but I have noticed over the last few weeks I am losing chickens one by one but today I found four dead ones when I went in to clean and feed. I cant figure out what could possibly be getting in and how the only thing I can think of is minks or rats I did find dead rats in there just after I started using the coop but what ever it is is biting off the head and necks of my chickens and leaving the bodies. Please help if anyone might know what I can do to stop this

 

[EEforMe]

Hi and welcome!! You might get better answers in the “predators and pest” section

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry for your losses. Rats and minks can definitely squeeze in through small spaces and cracks and holes in the floor, wheelwells or engine compartment. You need to go over every inch of it and seal every hole off or they will continue to get in.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.
Chicken wire can cause that. Hardware cloth is safer by far.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Predator Problem. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Bobbie, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Shoot for no opening larger that 1/2" and secure with hardware cloth and you should be good.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - sorry for your losses. Is there any way a flying predator could get in there? Great Horned Owls are notorious for eating the head/brains.

 

[N F C]

Sorry to hear of your losses. Best of luck predator-proofing your set up so you don't lose any more.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!! Good suggestions above. I hope you'll do some and your chickens will be safe!

 

[Jenbirdee]

Im so sorry for your losses. I hope you are able to find and seal up all the spaces bigger than 1/2 inch. Welcome to BYC!