Sep 17, 2021 · Areas with open structures such as old or abandoned barns, sheds, and similar buildings are ideal nesting sites for barn owls, though they also make use of natural tree cavities or dense trees and brush. They may be attracted to barn owl nest boxes where natural nesting sites are unavailable. Barn owls are found on every continent except ...

Feb 15, 2008 · Barn owls are rarely a threat to chickens. On the very rare occasion they might grab a small chicken or chick but their standard prey is mouse sized rodents, maybe something as big as a rat or baby rabbit, and small birds. Even if they were left out overnight you probably wouldn't ever lose a chicken to a barn owl.

Nov 10, 2009 · As everyone else has told you yes, but... it depends on the owls. I'm not worried about our tiny screetch owls. Shoot they were so wimpy they were run out of their house by squirrels. The large barn owl in the woods across the street is a different matter. Chances are whatever you heard would love to make a meal out of your rooster.

Mar 7, 2007 · Owl, Barn (=Barn-Owl, Common), Tyto alba Barred, Strix varia Boreal, Aegolius funereus Burrowing, Speotyto (=Athene) cunicularia Elf, Micrathene whitneyi Flammulated, Otus flammeolus Great Gray, Strix nebulosa Great Horned, Bubo virginianus Hawk (=Hawk-Owl, Northern), Surnia ulula Long-eared, Asio otus Northern Saw-whet, Aegolius acadicus

Dec 17, 2011 · We've had a lot of birds for many years, and 99.9% of the time they are free-range 24/7. We have a barn approx 100 ft from house that we leave wide open for our birds, and keep it well-lit. Our chickens roost on a horse stall rail, and our geese and ducks all go inside the barn at night when it is super cold.

Dec 9, 2009 · They never took off with any but I did have to patch up a lot of heads until I finally sold them all. after I sold them I had no more problems with Owl attacks. Where I am at, I have seen Great Horned & Barn Owls most commonly, but I am sure it was a Horned Owl causing the damage. It's not uncommon for them to kill & eat birds as large as geese.

Sep 21, 2013 · Just about 10 minutes ago, Mr. Owl comes BACK! It was still light but dusky. The Owl perched himself right at the peak of the large storage shed right behind the coop, and just stared at us. Some of the chickens were again in the apple tree, clucking like crazy. About 3 jumped down and hid under the raise coop.

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Jul 19, 2008 · An owl, but they rather go for your birds then the weasel. Easier Prey. Geese only yell, nothing else, Also not all geese get along with other fowl, my one gander loves killing chickens. In the end he got to be lunch for a coyote.

Jul 29, 2008 · Otherwise, the best other thing you can do is keep any weeds or bushes back away from your coop area. Snakes usually don't like wide open areas - puts them at risk to be owl or hawk snake snack! Good luck. The only good part about it being a snake "problem" is - once it eats, it will not eat again for a week.