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I havean issue 300lb issue!!

post #1 of 23
7/14/12 at 4:35pm
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So 2 nights ago I got up at 5 like usual to let my dog out and start morning chores. I went to the slider on my deck opened it to let dog out and saw my chicken coop door in splinters and pieces on the ground ep.gif!!  Feathers everywhere hit.gif   So I woke my DH he came out sure enough all but 4 birds are dead. I found what we now call Merida after "Brave" the hen with her wing hanging and a large chunk taken out but she survived clap.gif.   Last night the largest bear I have ever seen over 300lb easy came back, and stayed about 4 hours walking around my goat and baby chick/retired hen house. I am soooo afraid he is going to eat my goats and remaning chickens!!

 

Anyway here are some photos of the damage he has caused not to mention I have kids who play out back there and he is NOT afraid of us at all!!!!

 

 

Merida wing

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Merida

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post #2 of 23
7/14/12 at 4:49pm

I'd call animal control, myself! I am sorry for your losses.

 

Time for a bearproof coop- is there even such a thing!? They can even get into cars.

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post #3 of 23
7/14/12 at 4:57pm

So sorry. I have heard that hot wire workshugs.gif

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post #4 of 23
7/14/12 at 4:57pm
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Originally Posted by ChickensAreSweet View Post

I'd call animal control, myself! I am sorry for your losses.

 

Time for a bearproof coop- is there even such a thing!? They can even get into cars.

We called fish and game they said you live in an area where there are bear 2 bad!!  We can shoot him BUT we would have to go to court weather we have proof of damage or not to plead the case and can win or lose:(

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post #5 of 23
7/14/12 at 5:00pm

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/233724/bear-proof-chicken-coop

Here's a thread...I didn't read it all yet.

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post #6 of 23
7/14/12 at 5:00pm
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Originally Posted by ChickensAreSweet View Post

I'd call animal control, myself! I am sorry for your losses.

 

Time for a bearproof coop- is there even such a thing!? They can even get into cars.

We called fish and game they said you live in an area where there are bear 2 bad!!  We can shoot him BUT we would have to go to court weather we have  proof of damage or not to plead the case and can win or lose:(


Bummer. :(

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post #7 of 23
7/14/12 at 5:13pm

Wow, up here you would be able to shoot it when it came on your property and you caught it trying to harm your kids and animals, no probelms at all.

I live in Central Maine on a small 1 acre "farm". I have a variety of hens, both standards and bantams. I just got a small incubator and want to start hatching some eggs!
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I live in Central Maine on a small 1 acre "farm". I have a variety of hens, both standards and bantams. I just got a small incubator and want to start hatching some eggs!
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post #8 of 23
7/14/12 at 5:13pm
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So far 5 birds gone and 1 injured:( My poor roo is suffering from injured leg and Merida the hen has a bum wing:( Still glad they both survived even if Brady the roo can get testy at times. Getting ready to watch for his return tonight we are going to ger pics and make a ton of noise when he goes near the barn. I guess thats all we can do at this point barnie.gif

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post #9 of 23
7/14/12 at 5:29pm

Here in MN, the beelkeepers in the norther part of the state put electric fence around their hives to keep the bears out. You may want to look into some good, strong electric fencing to keep your animals safe.

Chickens off and on for 25+ years and still learning.

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Chickens off and on for 25+ years and still learning.

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post #10 of 23
7/14/12 at 6:22pm
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Here in MN, the beelkeepers in the norther part of the state put electric fence around their hives to keep the bears out. You may want to look into some good, strong electric fencing to keep your animals safe.

yeah that's what I am thinking also!!

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