Unfortunately, stoats don't only kill for food, they also kill for sport. If a stoat attacks your chickens you'll likely find many dead and only one or two partially eaten. ... Stoats don't usually kill larger hens, they prefer smaller animals such as chicks and eggs however they have been known to kill sitting hens.

Will a stoat kill hens?

Stoats and weasels are ruthless; they kill your birds and take them away. ... Weasels and stoats are some of the most difficult predators to keep away. They fit in small gaps and can climb high to reach your chickens.

What animals do stoats eat?

Mice and other rodents are a staple, like they are for weasels and ferrets, but stoats can also hunt insects, amphibians and lizards. They are also known to take down rabbits, hares and other prey animals that are bigger and heavier than they are.