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Well, a bear was hit by a car on the highway this morning. I am not happy to hear that, but I do hope it is the chicken eater and not some other random bear.

I will definitely research Massachusetts Dept of Wildlife info and call them about the bear. We already have a very secure run. Actually made from an old wooden swingset and 2x4s. Entirely covered with hardware cloth that is buried 6" deep and 1' out, roofing on 1/2 of it to keep part of it dry...

I'm very nervous of the electrical fence. My daughter only weighs 38 lbs - a good jolt is likely to be damaging. My neighbors (including the 18 month old next door) come and lean on the fence for a chat. While I have a 1/2 acre lot, half of that is woods. My backyard is about 1/8th of an acre...

Last week a black bear attacked a chicken coop in my town, about a mile away from my house. It killed 5 chickens and a duck. This same bear has been seen all over the area, including my neighborhood. I do not live in a rural area. I live in a suburban town of 30,000 people. My lot is a 1/2...