2021年4月28日 · 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 products are meant to mimic the look of another predator’s eyes, which is …

2024年11月29日 · 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.

2020年6月25日 · 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 deter them see the Predators and Pests section of the forum. Which predator is giving you sleepless nights? Let us know in the comments!

2020年6月21日 · 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, birds tend to be scared away by things that flash, my grandfather would use strips of aluminum foil to keep birds away from his corn.

2011年8月19日 · 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 coyotes and bobs. both regularly take buck deer 200# and up. while single western coyotes and the small average southern bob may not stand much chance, there are larger coyotes and more pack oriented coyotes in the east and ...

2014年3月14日 · 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 things. I will attempt here to create a general guide to avoid these predators, and keep your birds safe. I first want to state that IT IS A FEDERAL CRIME TO KILL ANY BIRD OF ...

2014年4月26日 · You 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.

2010年12月27日 · 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 though. They are rascals. I do think many other more skiddish predators would be deterred by motion detectors though.

2013年5月15日 · Predators are one of the greatest fears a chicken farmer has. They can be cunning, fast, and very sneaky. The list of predators ranges from the smallest mink to the biggest bear. You will have different types of predators depending on where you live.

2009年1月23日 · 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 have closed up all holes and set traps around chicken house, but have NOT seen this predator -- 'possum, fox...