“I truly thought it was a girl.

Silkies are a complicated species because they kind of all look like girls” (perHeavy).

She explained in the caption what happened to their beloved pet.

Christina Hall attending an HGTV panel

“We lost our sweet Hennifer/Bennifer to a predator who got into our pen,” Hall wrote.

“Josh was in Tennessee last weekend and found a pile of feathers.

And unfortunately, they were his.

Christina Hall, her family, and Bennifer

Never thought I could be so attached to a chicken but this was one special chicken.

Bennifer was the only chicken who was eaten out of all 16 of our chickens.

Ben you’ll be missed.”

Hall’s fans were sympathetic about her loss, posting their condolences on Instagram.

One said, “Silkies are such neat chickens.

Sadly predators can happen at any point, even with the best coop.

Sorry for your loss!”

Sorry for your loss; he was a noble gent."