Dangers for chickens
Despite their robustness, chickens are not invulnerable. On the other hand, these feathered friends can face many dangers, including stray cats, curious foxes and dangerous diseases. Foxes, coyotes, bobcats, owls and hawks were always a threat to Jack’s chickens. Even though he had a farm dog that took good care of them, they weren’t safe. Outwitting the farmer’s iron defenses was a distinct possibility.
Dangers for chickens
The revelation
Before Jack got to the chicken coop, he looked around. Mary and Giselle stood at the kitchen window, their faces worried and focused on what was happening. He waved as his stomach tightened in dread. Opening the chicken coop door, Jack noticed that the chickens were not in their usual place. He also noticed that feathers were scattered on the floor. “No, no,” he muttered as his heart sank.
The revelation
