ClucksAndCombs
Free Ranging
Hello everyone!
Just was outside taking pictures of the signs of spring today when I fell upon a sad sight. I saw a fluffy head of a baby bunny laying on the ground. No blood, no body. I didn't move it but I didn't see any scratches. RIP little bunny. But with eight backyard hens and six 12-week old pullets that free-range sometimes, I would like to know the predator. I am thinking of fisher cat, but we have had sightings of fox, owls, coywolves (last year) skunks, and hawks recently. I haven't seen a fisher cat since they killed my first flock in 2010.
For some extra information, I live in a woods of New England. There is a red-tailed hawk's nest nearby, as well as merlins. I can upload a picture of the bunny if needed.
Thanks!
Just was outside taking pictures of the signs of spring today when I fell upon a sad sight. I saw a fluffy head of a baby bunny laying on the ground. No blood, no body. I didn't move it but I didn't see any scratches. RIP little bunny. But with eight backyard hens and six 12-week old pullets that free-range sometimes, I would like to know the predator. I am thinking of fisher cat, but we have had sightings of fox, owls, coywolves (last year) skunks, and hawks recently. I haven't seen a fisher cat since they killed my first flock in 2010.
For some extra information, I live in a woods of New England. There is a red-tailed hawk's nest nearby, as well as merlins. I can upload a picture of the bunny if needed.
Thanks!