He killed pair of Manderin Ducks, Cortunix Quale, Lady Anhurst pheasant and Copper Marans. Took us 3 nights go get him. We just don't know what he is? Anyone know? Barb in (the wild lands) of Pa.
Barb, that looks like a weasel. Weasels are terrible predators--will kill for fun as well as food. Fortunately, they are not "pack" animals, and usually are loners, or two at the most. I'm so sorry for your losses. I don't know what the best preventive is.
Looks like a Mink, catch enough and you can make a coat. You may have enough to make a mink collar. Jerry
Kevin thinks it is a weasel. I think I would agree with him, but either way I am glad you "got" it. A dead one is a good one! Is always my motto! Sorry you lost your birds!
The dark colouring and size suggest that it is a mink. The body and head shape are too broad for it to be a weasel. They used to cause so much destruction among the hens here abouts until they were trapped and disposed of. One farmer lost a total of fifty hens to these animals and he hasn't had the heart to build up his flock again since.
I agree with KK... UGGGGGGGGGGLY! Whatever it is, glad you got rid of it before it ate any more of your feathered-friends.
We had a fisher here and they are horrid creatures, it killed and ate every stray cat in the area. Minks will swim, not sure if a fisher will, that fella looks wet?
Looks like the last hit is on him. Poor chickens. Hopefully this is the last you see of his type! :'(
