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post #11 of 16
10/24/11 at 3:49am

Don't think a coon can't scale a metal wall.  Those things are pretty darn resourceful creatures.

And then there is the proverbial chicken hawk. 

"You gotta - I say, you gotta keep on your toes. Toes, that is."

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post #12 of 16
10/24/11 at 3:53am

Do you have silkies? This just won't work for them.. Mine would TRY to fly out, but would end up landing hard on the ground.

Raccoons are sneaky.. They might be able to reach it.. I've seen them problem solve. hmm

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Breeder of nothing right now.Read our RE-Build of LES Farms Thread.

 

Lost everything in a barn fire 2/11/13. Can't even pull it together.

Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

Please READ my thread about FIRE SAFETY. Trying to save as many others from the little mistakes that cost me everything.

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post #13 of 16
10/24/11 at 5:45am

The reason that there has not been a lot of response maybe that you on trying something new to everyone else too.  So let us know how it works out. 

How high off the ground do you plan for this door?

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post #14 of 16
10/24/11 at 5:59am

I think you would have to train them to go back in through that hole, by having a ramp or ladder for a while, which would also teach any predators... and yes, an owl or hawk would go through the hole. If it was me, I'd be putting a live trap at the mouth of the hole every night, which defeats the whole point of not having to go close the door in the first place.

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post #15 of 16
10/24/11 at 6:03am
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Originally Posted by Silkie-Feet 

thanks, i haven't thought of the hawks and owls though... i don't think they will be smart enough though to fly through the door. even if a hawk does get in, there will be a big gander in there. tongue


Just when you think you are smarter than a varmit, you find out you were wrong.  We have found out that if there is a place where a critter can get in, it will.  Its better to have all entry points closed.

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post #16 of 16
10/24/11 at 7:40am

Sorry....but I don't think you'll ever train them to fly back in.  Hope it works.

My Girls: 4 EEs, 3 Barred Rocks, 2 Gold Laced Wyandottes and 1 Australorp. Also have 1 dog, 2 horses and 3 llamas. Oops, and a husband. (LOL)
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My Girls: 4 EEs, 3 Barred Rocks, 2 Gold Laced Wyandottes and 1 Australorp. Also have 1 dog, 2 horses and 3 llamas. Oops, and a husband. (LOL)
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