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I've always thought that those little red squirrels were cute, until this year, when they invaded our attic, chewed holes through the wood soffet and roof, and needed a pest control company to eliminate them. I'm over it! Like raccoons, cute and interesting until they kill the chickens! Mary

Teenagers! That's why many of us have lots of gray hair, all earned. It's amazing that we all lived through those years ourselves, and it's hard watching our children when they hit those 'magical years'! Mary

Some dogs can climb chain link, and foxes and raccoons will have no trouble with it at all. Mary

Consider calling or visiting every neighbor, especially any with birds, within at least 1/2 mile, and let them know. If everyone is aware and looking, chances of someone getting a shot at him, or another trap, will work. Mary

Roosters die too! Electric fencing, properly set up, will do very well. @Howard E has excellent advice, Premier1supplies has products and advice, and @cmom also has good pictures and advice here. Mary

So sorry for your losses. Yes, keep your birds in for a couple of weeks, and then vary the time that they go out, maybe much later in the day. Your dog, if fenced and chicken safe, should help too (it's a big dog, right?). Electric fencing, properly set up, makes all the difference! If you...