Planned coop design in progress

[TrialandError]

Um, I imagine it goes without saying that predator proofing will be in your plans....  

Most definitely hope it is. If not it will be quickly.

 

[aart]

Quote: I believe I mentioned in my first post on this thread...HOT wire!!

 

[TrialandError]

I believe I mentioned in my first post on this thread...HOT wire!!

I want it but my hubby and his dad said it doesn't work. His dad has electric fence and they still get through. I shall win my way and get it eventually though lol

 

[aart]

Quote: Well, it's got to stay hot, very hot.
I'd have a good tester if I was in your situation to make sure of the voltage.
I would also bait the hot wire with bacon to bring them in for a lesson.

 

[Mutt Farm]

I'd have had to change my pants...and would not have been able to take pics....YIKES!!!

^^^ X2!!! When you said you had bears you weren't kidding!

 

[TrialandError]

^^^ X2!!!  When you said you had bears you weren't kidding!  

I had never ever before seen a bear in 30 years other than in a zoo, but they don't count they are little. I haven't been back outside since I saw it.

 

[aart]

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I've never seen one either but am scared to death of the thought of them, camping way up north Michigan and Maine made me very nervous.

 

[yochickiemomma]

We have a family of fox. They took three of my girls. I can't let them out without supervision now.
Solar powered motion lights might help as well.

 

[Mutt Farm]

I've never seen one either but am scared to death of the thought of them, camping way up north Michigan and Maine made me very nervous.

I got chased by a bear in the Smoky Mountains! We were on our way to Mi. before I75 was finished. Saw some bear cubs, lots of cars had pulled over. I was throwing them sugar cookies and ran out. The MOM came after me! I literally climbed over the hood of the car with her hot on my heels, my sister pulled me in the window AS she was jumping on the hood, then the roof! She was swiping at the windows! My heart is racing right now, that was about 40 years ago!

@TrialandError can you carry a starter pistol or something? Fireworks? That was broad daylight! Folks out here use motion sensor strobe lights with siren to scare off 2 and 4 legged predators at night.

 

[Blooie]

Um, I was just wondering, Mutt. What were you planning to do when you ran out of cookies?