Squirrels can attack chickens, and such attacks may end up with the chicken getting harmed. More times than not, such attacks are precipitated by a tussle for food and eggs.
Squirrels will kill baby chicks if they have to. With their large incisors and molar teeth, squirrels can easily tear through the flesh of a baby chick. In the absence of options, squirrels can go as far as stealing a nestling that has just hatched.
Squirrels will attack chickens for their feed, chicks, and eggs. Then in some cases, squirrels will kill chickens during such attacks. Generally, their primary targets are eggs and feed.
How to Keep Squirrels Away From Your Chickens
* Hardware Mesh * Use Deterrents * Electric Fence * Elevate the Coop * Use the Figurine of a Predator * Keep your Grass Short * Use Guard Dogs
Squirrels certainly can attack chickens. But they usually do this when they are unable to get any of their regular food options. On the bright side, it does not take much to stop squirrels from killing your chickens.