Trying ID Burrowing Predator

[Ginmary]

Looks like rate burrows to me. I lost 3 chickens this year to rats that got into the coop thru a hole I didn't see.

 

[McChooky]

Looks like rate burrows to me. I lost 3 chickens this year to rats that got into the coop thru a hole I didn't see.

I would agree.I've only seen rats dig this many holes.The fact it left an intact body and wasn't carried off also points to a rat

 

[HollowOfWisps]

If it was a mink or weasel there should be bite mark or marks on the neck to drain the blood (think fuzzy vampire rodent). If it was a rat the flesh will be chewed in smaller bits and gnawed on. Rats really like the reproductive area/vents especially.

 

[Seaslug]

Have there been any scientific studies/reports that show that weasels and mink drink blood? Like any more than any other random animal? The only animal that I have ever seen drink blood has been a dog. I realize that this question is off topic, but I see it repeated...

Also, regarding aprons, I have read naturalist reports of mink burrows being dug 10' on the horizontal. It has made me really question aprons. I believe for rats it was at least 3' -- now, would they do that just to get to food?