Two chickens gone without a trace

[NewYorkMama]

Hi chicken folks!

In the last few weeks I’ve had two hens just go missing without a trace. Not a single feather. Just poof! Gone!

Over the last 8 years I’ve had hens taken/attacked by bald eagles, hawks, foxes, and weasels. Each time there is ample evidence of attack — typically in the form of shed feathers.

These last two just absolutely nothing!

We’ve seen a bobcat in our field and evidence of bobcat scat near the chicken’s yard. But I’d be so surprised if a bobcat could take a chicken completely unawares without even leaving a single feather!?

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Folly's place]

Lock your survivors in their safe coop and run while you sort this out.
Trail cameras are great! One or two set up out there may answer your mystery in a week or two.
Could be a large raptor, or a ground predator like a bobcat or other critter taking your bird off to feed their family.
Mary