Can a mobile co-op actually be kept safe from predators?

[pinetreeacres]

My husband is revitalizing an old mobile coop and I would like to attach a secure cover run. The coop is 3ft by 8. I’m worried about protecting them from predators in this run if it is mobile. Any suggestions on how to do that would be appreciated. Thanks for any advice. I know we have hawks, fox and raccoons even an occasional stray dog.

 

[sourland]

Hot wire would be a great predator deterrent.

 

[pinetreeacres]

Hot wire would be a great predator deterrent.

Great idea

 

[Vadard]

I have a 3x10 tractor that’s a fortress. I’ve got photos of a bobcat standing on the roof. It’s also held off several dogs and survived a minor hurricane (I staked it down, chickens and all.) It’s heavy as hell and screwed together. I think that’s the secret.

 

[pinetreeacres]

That does look heavy! We do have coyotes ! I worry about preventing diggers from getting under it. Do you have wire along the ground or just stake down the edges?

 

[David61]

hot wire or close the roost box off from the run at night.

 

[Vadard]

That does look heavy! We do have coyotes ! I worry about preventing diggers from getting under it. Do you have wire along the ground or just stake down the edges?

The bottom of the side they sleep in is 1/2” hardware cloth. I leave the other side open so they can scratch.