What predator kills chickens at night?
Hawks will strike during the day, while owls prefer hunting at night. To protect your free-range chickens from these overhead threats, install a roof or sturdy netting over their run. Dogs are probably the major daytime chicken killers, but several species of hawks may also prey on hens. Mink, foxes, and weasels are occasionally active during daylight hours but raccoons, opossums, and skunks rarely are.