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 …

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.

Aug 19, 2011 · As a new owner of a couple Emus, can anyone share with me any of the experiences they have had with emus and predators? I figure the young are vulnerable to pretty much anything …

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 …

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 …

Mar 4, 2024 · Has anyone tried releasing the fly predators by spalding? I'm curious to try this year, but worried they will become a nuisance...does anyone know if they hurt your garden? or do they come …

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!

Nov 29, 2024 · The small openings are key—they’re tight enough to keep out even the sneakiest predators, while still allowing ventilation and visibility. Unlike chicken wire, which is flimsy and easy …

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 …

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 …