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Bookmark or Share- How To Protect Your Chickens From Coons - BackYard ChickensGeneral Information Raccoons (Procyon Lotor) a.k.a. Coons are one of the best known and easily recognized non-domesticated chicken predators. Due to their adaptability raccoons are able to use urban areas as a habitat. Easily accessible refuse...
- Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Chickens from PredatorsAdditionally, 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 products are meant to mimic the look of another predator’s eyes, which is said to deter other predators.
- What predators leave only chicken legs? - BackYard ChickensI would do some more reading on each of these predators. Figure out what exactly did this to your chicken and make a plan. If it is a bear or mountain lion you are probably going to need to call Wildlife control for them to relocate the problem because it might not be only a danger to your chickens, it could be a danger to you as well.
- The Secret Weapon for Safe Coops: Why Hardware Cloth is a Backyard ...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 digging predators. Cover Openings: Any opening in your coop larger than ¼ inch should be covered with hardware cloth, including windows, vents, and gaps in doors.
- Will Radio keep predators away? - BackYard ChickensYou have to use more than one tactic to keep predators away. Predator proof the chicken house and run by burying poultry netting or other material around the outside. Make sure the top of the run is covered (if they will be in a run) and that there are no openings.
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