Apr 28, 2021 · Additionally, many predators are nocturnal, so chickens must be in a secure coop from dusk to dawn. There are many predator deterrents on the market. Some motion-activated …

Jun 25, 2020 · These are the Top 10 Worst Chicken Predators, as voted by the BYC Community on our Worst Predator Poll! For more discussions on other predators and how to deal with and …

Mar 16, 2024 · The specific predators you need to be wary of will depend on your geographic location. However, some of the most common culprits include: Aerial Predators: Hawks, owls, …

Jul 9, 2013 · I have had a awful season for predators this year. I live on a 1/2 acre city farm in Dayton Ohio. I have caught over 30 raccoons, 7 possums, 2 skunks and have had 3 birds of …

Dec 2, 2013 · The dogs are the key to keeping predators off those birds but the flock still roosts within the outer perimeter. The electrified poultry netting paddocks are within the outer …

Jun 22, 2017 · Mine had to be a raccoon - those tiny darn hands pulled her right thru. Sick over it. There are also Fisher cats/pole cats in your area, so I agree with the others, that it's probably …

Nov 29, 2024 · This prevents predators from prying it loose. Bury the Edges: Dig a trench around the coop and bury the bottom edge of the hardware cloth about 6-12 inches deep to deter …

May 6, 2019 · A concrete pad should go a long way in deterring pests from burrowing into the floor of the coop. There's two main ways to handle wire around a coop/run for pest/predator …

Dec 29, 2020 · I have no experience with the FLY PREDATORS,,, but know that I have fly's. and my chickens do not hunt them. I use the live traps to control my fly problems. A few home …

Aug 13, 2021 · Predators more likely to dig are foxes, coyotes and dogs. I personally think chickenwire under ground will discourage them and provide solid but not fool proof protection. …