Rfoser
Hatching
- Dec 12, 2016
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I have had my hens for two years. I raised them from chicks and I live in the city so I only have four. I woke up yesterday morning to find one chicken dead and two missing. The dead one had obviously been killed by a predator. This morning I awoke to hear my remaining hen screaming. When I ran outside there was a huge raccoon attacking her. I tried to beat it off with a broom, but it came at me and I had to retreat.
I really want to get new chicks this spring, but now I am worried. I have a small coop with a chicken wire enclosed run. It is covered on top. No obvious holes, but there are a few small gaps I guess. Any ideas on what yo do to keep any new chickens safe? Do I need a gum to keep critters away? I am so upset that I couldn't even protect my last bird
I really want to get new chicks this spring, but now I am worried. I have a small coop with a chicken wire enclosed run. It is covered on top. No obvious holes, but there are a few small gaps I guess. Any ideas on what yo do to keep any new chickens safe? Do I need a gum to keep critters away? I am so upset that I couldn't even protect my last bird
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