Oct 14, 2025 · Here are some more articles on how you can protect your flock from predators: Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Chickens from Predators Common Predators to Look Out For In The Fall …

Apr 28, 2021 · Aerial predators can aim for one of your chickens, swoop in, and be gone in a matter of seconds. The top of the run should also be covered to prevent attacks from hawks and the like. At …

Mar 18, 2013 · I live in the Midwest. I'm curious as to what animals, besides dogs, are known for digging under coops to get at the chickens? Opossums? Racoons? Thanks!

Jul 12, 2010 · We have a run, outside our chicken coop, that is made of chain link fencing and is six feet tall. It also has a standard gate entrance with extra wire around the gate so that the chickens can't …

Feb 9, 2012 · I've seen a system of red blinking lights advertised as a supposed predator deterrent. It claims predators percive the light flashes as 'eyes' and is deterred. The system I saw seems to use …

Feb 5, 2021 · Predators and Pests Forum - Please read here first. DuckLady May 12, 2007 Replies 1 Views 55K Dec 16, 2008

Dec 21, 2016 · Some predators like to take it away or eat it there or don't eat it at all and kill for fun. Today I'm going to show and tell you about your common chicken pests and how to get rid of them.

Nov 27, 2013 · If you do have a problem with eagle predation in your flock, rather look into other preventative measures to protect your flock. For more discussions on eagles and how to deter them …

Jul 28, 2018 · Maybe minimal wire gauges for predators like: coon, possum, and then minimal wire gauges for something bigger like bobcat, or coyote. I think specific answers would really help people.

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 menace. I …