One trick that my mom utilized to be able to use chicken wire , which is cheaper, but diminish threat of predators is to nail aluminum/tin panels all around the bottom and very very top of the wire, as the raccoons cannot climb the tin. I don't believe she has lost chickens to predators in...
I live in rural Arkansas, so very NOT safe. We have all the predators you named, plus more. The worst for chickens for oppossums, raccoons and skunks, but I no longer let my cats out after I saw a HUGE bobcat snatch one of my favorites off my back porch.
My Dad has a game camera set up in...
Thanks, guys, for the feedback. I love the look of the Creves, and love birds which such an established history. I may try a few out next year. If I could find someone (affordable) to build me some chicken coops, I would keep them busy! Thanks for sharing the pics of your birds. They are great!
Would love to see a pic of your crev roo hanging out with the family furrballs!
Great pics of your birds, btw! Thanks for sharing. I would like to get crevs, but does anyone know how they do in a mixed flock. I know Polish birds are supposed to get picked on horribly and I hate to see...
Hi Boggy Bottoms,
Curious, how do your bantams Crevies take the Georgia heat? Living in AR, that is a big concern for me. I plan to have a insulated coop and the runs will be partially shaded.
Thanks.