Devastated and request for help

So sorry for your loss, it's a terrible experience; we've all learned the hard way1 My coop is on an old foundation; concrete outside, and concrete floor. It's great, we were lucky to have it available. All openings are hardware cloth, stapled and edged with wood screwed in. Door latches are coon proof; a bear could break in, but otherwise safe. I also used electric tape around it this year, also enclosing my run during the daytime. Mary
 
So sorry for your loss, it's a terrible experience; we've all learned the hard way1 My coop is on an old foundation; concrete outside, and concrete floor. It's great, we were lucky to have it available. All openings are hardware cloth, stapled and edged with wood screwed in. Door latches are coon proof; a bear could break in, but otherwise safe. I also used electric tape around it this year, also enclosing my run during the daytime. Mary
 
Coop-er Here's the pictures of our expanded run. 1/2" hardware cloth on all sides and roof.

12" patio stones buried all around coop and run.
Picture of inside the windows. Hardware cloth anchored inside with 1x1 and screws. Also has patio screen to keep out mosquito's. (Knocking on wood) We have had no predators get into the coop and run since we built it a 1 1/2 ago. Hope this helps you.
 
That is a very nice coop. The screen is a great idea for birds that are always cooped up. Will definitely help with preventing mosquito borne illnesses.
*sigh* We just basically used materials we had laying around and went with cheap lumber, tin and chicken wire. More like Motel 6 for my birds. They free range so there isn't much point in using screen in their house.
 
i don't understand how it is there is a loose board the raccoon could push up. everything i see looks nice and secure.
raccoons aren't big on digging but they can open doors that are just clasped
 
Coop-er Here's the pictures of our expanded run. 1/2" hardware cloth on all sides and roof. 12" patio stones buried all around coop and run. Picture of inside the windows. Hardware cloth anchored inside with 1x1 and screws. Also has patio screen to keep out mosquito's. (Knocking on wood) We have had no predators get into the coop and run since we built it a 1 1/2 ago. Hope this helps you.
Wow-thanks so much for posting this. It is my new favorite design. Perfect for the area I have and exactly what I had in mind for my new coop. I am looking for the most secure design-as I could not stand to go through another attack-still only have my 2 survivors and looking to rebuild my flock asap. Love the stones around the bottom-great idea!
 
From the Callahan's reference I'm guessing that you're near us. If you'd like OldGal and I would be happy to come and offer suggestions, or you could come to our home and we can talk about it.

PM me if you're interested. Oh, and I'm a real fan of electric fencing.
 
We used C-purlin metal beams. Buried about 6 inches deep and it made a "sandbox" . Hoping nothing can get under
 

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