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Different states have different rules on animal relocation, depending on the species, and current disease issues. It's not good to make blanket recommendations across state lines, because conditions differ. Everyone needs to check with their state DNR first! Mary

Let's try to return to the original issues here; this is way off topic, and not going in a good direction. Mary

Dogs are tricky, and can also be very dangerous. It may take upwards of two years to properly train a dog, and you need two, and they need to be fenced on your property. Electric fencing works right away, and can be off when the toddler is outside. Unless you already have suitable dogs, go...

The bottom line is; only trap if you will shoot! Mary

Dogs are effective, BUT the most expensive and time consuming option for most small flock owners. Having a good coop and run, and electric fencing, is also effective, takes less time to set up, and costs less. If dogs are planned anyway, great, but to get them solely as chicken protectors for a...

When a sick fox came to my farm and killed ten nice hens one afternoon, he was within 60 to 90 feet of workmen next door, who watched the whole thing and did nothing. :mad: I'm sure that they were talking, though! When the neighbors got home, and I saw the carnage, we all heard the story...

VR, :goodpost: Maybe overdramatic, but totally true! As a flock owner, it's our responsibility to see to the safety of the birds. This includes having a predator proof coop, a very safe run, and some wildlife management too. Electric fencing works well to keep land predators at bay, and is...