I know, I was referring to those who only gave the advice of shooting the raccoon. 'Cause there was at least three of them and only one of you so maybe the OP missed yours. I didn't mean to get on y'all's case, it just seemed that most people just think of their own situation and don't stop to...
They live in a horse community, so maybe that's not an option. I think people should offer other advice just in case this isn't feasible...just saying :).
Hi and :welcome! I am sorry about your hens. :hugs
I personally would just lock my hens up very well, others would say to shoot them (I don't know if you could even do that where you live). Trap and release is not fair to the raccoon or anybody else.