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 21, 2020 · I have an idea to keep hawks and other airborne predators away. I bought a stack of old blank CD's at a garage sale, the kind that used to be used for home data storage. Now, …

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 …

Jan 23, 2009 · What kind of predator--wild or domestic--would take only the head and neck of a chicken, leaving the rest of the chicken undamaged? I have lost too many chickens now to this …

Aug 19, 2011 · Quote: i don't know much about emu's except the birds my cousin owned, but i know a fair bit about predators cause catching them with dogs is my passion. don't bet against …

Mar 14, 2014 · I have seen plenty of people asking about keeping their birds safe from avian predators. I have been working with birds of prey for over 15 years, and have learned a few …

Sep 17, 2021 · We have large guard dogs and small watch dogs (alarms) so ground based predators aren't a problem for us. We did try unsuccessfully to catch one GHO that had figured …

Sep 17, 2021 · For more information and discussions on skunks and how to protect your flock from them, see the Predators and Pests section on the forum. Other common chicken …

Dec 27, 2010 · That way it can help deter predators and provide automatic lighting for you for late night checkups. A persistent coon will likely eventually get accustom to the motion detector too …

Mar 13, 2010 · Are there predators that can climb up the chicken wire and over the top? We just got our babies (6 pullets and 4 guinea fowl) never had chickens before but gotta start …