- Feb 13, 2014
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Hi!
We are planning for chickens this spring (about 12 laying hens ). We are still gathering info to build our coop and yard. The coop will be in a one acre fenced area (sheep fence-- not intended as a predator barrier, just happens to be there!) and close to the house (for winter electricity).
We will be living in a wooded rural area -- bear, coyote, wolf, dog, cougar, etc. along with fishers, hawks etc. LOL
What do you feel are the absolute musts for protection? Is open air better than a true run space?
Birds will be in coop at night, and daytime there will be a large Bouvier dog in the wider yard, which will hopefully be a deterrent in daylight and for smaller predators put off by her presence and scent.
Thanks!
Lori
We are planning for chickens this spring (about 12 laying hens ). We are still gathering info to build our coop and yard. The coop will be in a one acre fenced area (sheep fence-- not intended as a predator barrier, just happens to be there!) and close to the house (for winter electricity).
We will be living in a wooded rural area -- bear, coyote, wolf, dog, cougar, etc. along with fishers, hawks etc. LOL
What do you feel are the absolute musts for protection? Is open air better than a true run space?
Birds will be in coop at night, and daytime there will be a large Bouvier dog in the wider yard, which will hopefully be a deterrent in daylight and for smaller predators put off by her presence and scent.
Thanks!
Lori