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  1. Musolff2015

    Fox proof coop

    I'm thinking it will be fine as the door is on the 8ft section so even if they hung from the roof, which is tin so not really any grip, they would have to reach down 5ft to get the latch. That's the biggest reason my husband only put a simple slide latch on but I want to at least put something...
  2. Musolff2015

    Fox proof coop

    Do you think a latch with a carabine would be okay? The ones were you have to unscrew and then push the bar in to unlatch? Our coop door is 6ft and raised 8" off the ground so the handle is roughly 3 1/2- 4 ft off the ground. They would have to climb straight up laminate plywood paneling and...
  3. Musolff2015

    Fox proof coop

    Thanks! I never even really looked at my profile on here yet. I'll update it later tonight. The fox got him by jumping inside the run at night/early morning. Lack of knowledge on my part and I learned the hard way we were scrounging for time building the coop and I needed to get them outside...
  4. Musolff2015

    Fox proof coop

  5. Musolff2015

    Fox proof coop

    I know they could get through it if they were determined because they could easily dig under and I guess climb that high over but the bottom foot is 2x4 openings and the rest i believe is 4x4. We do have alot of coyotes in this area of Wisconsin but they are very rarely seen around...
  6. Musolff2015

    Fox proof coop

    Dont mind the poor carpentry!!! My husband didnt have the time or enough supplies to properly square it and ended up needing to use a jigsaw cutter on some portions. Poultry floor is ½" gaps, cover the open ends from it being raised at night. I'm aware they can get through chicken wire which...
  7. Musolff2015

    Fox proof coop

    Since the fox attack we now lock them in the coop house itself at night, they are in the run during the day and free roam when we are home and have a constant eye on them. I've also been leaving the back door open for my dog to keep watch as well. When it comes to animals we are in Wisconsin in...
  8. Musolff2015

    Fox proof coop

    That's exactly what I wanted to do with electrical wire and told my husband I would just turn it on when we coop the ducks at night or if they are free roaming without us outside but he said no ‍♀️ I mean I had an electric horse fence as a kid, touch it once and you wont do it again but I dont...
  9. Musolff2015

    Fox proof coop

    Thanks! We have raised solid flooring so digging isnt an issue and in the run we layed half chicken wire stapled in with 2" of sand on top and the other half exterior board with the pool on top. As far as climbing we have a steel roof. Knowing they can chew wire now, we lock them in the coop at...
  10. Musolff2015

    Fox proof coop

    Can anyone tell me if a fox can chew or scratch through a dog ear fence panel? Long story short we didnt know the extent of a fox's capabilities when it comes to fencing and unfortunately lost our favorite duck this week. We now keep them locked in their coop that is solid, sturdy exterior...
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