You've got a lot of great advice thus far.
I'd only add that you should consider making a more permanent Coop and Run as 4 the Birds has shown, and then extend/open out to a free ranging run that is secure, but not as substantial. We made a 12' x 18' fully enclosed run that is 7' tall. Skirted...
Hi. Sorry for thread jumping, but I'm having a similar issue. I have a Bobcat that has been poaching my flock when I let them free range. My run and coop are built like Ft. Knox, but my yard fences are like swiss cheese. I'm curious if this type of fence would be effective since I've read...
Hi. I'm curious how your electrified fence has worked out.
I've lost two Ameraucanas in the past couple months to a bobcat. I saw it the first time so suspect its the same culprit. I went to Harbor Freight and picked up a live trap. But I think an electric fence or something of that nature is...