Should Chickens Eat Gophers?

Regardless, a chicken will possibly eat a gopher if one was to make it inside of your run. Chickens have been known to eat similarly sized animals such as field mice and frogs and while gophers are still just a bit larger than both of those animals, it still is plausible to happen.

Will moles mess with chickens?

Yes, chickens will eat moles, mice, small rats, and small snakes. YUMMY!

What animal will kill chickens but not eat them?

An animal that kills chickens without eating them can be a weasel. These predators love the thrill of hunting and killing, but it doesn't mean they won't eat chickens. They usually attack the entire flock and kill every single chicken and then only eat one or two.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.