protecting chickens

  1. U

    Life after a fox attack

    I lost all four of my girls yesterday to a fox attack while free ranging. I thought one would make it and put her back in the coop. The fox kept lurking so I brought her inside but she didn’t make it through the night. I want to get more but want to make sure I’m doing what is needed to further...
  2. 0ddaudd

    Do Guard Geese really work?

    Hey! I’ve had this question for awhile. Does a “guard goose” actually work by scaring off prey? If so, does breed matter? What about gender? And will they try to attack humans? I’ve also heard that getting a black chicken can deter predators as well but that might just be an old wives tale. I...
    • 0ddaudd
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    • duck goose guard goose hen protecting chickens protecting your flock question
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  3. Frosty_2503

    What would best protect my chickens?

    I’ve heard many different suggestions. From female pilgrim goose all the way to Muscovy ducks, I’m looking for something that will protect them from everything including dogs, while also keeping itself safe and also being friendly towards its people. What do you all suggest to protect my flock...
  4. Y

    Introduction and fox advice

    Hey everyone I’m 20 had chickens my whole life. I recently had my flock of 12 killed by a fox which had dug under a gate. Would love some advice rest of coop is safe as fences are high and underground however not sure how to fox proof a fence gate when it digs right under.
  5. SwedeinAZ

    What kind of dog will guard my flock?

    We have a problem with coyotes. I lock my flock up at night but occasionally the coyotes come through in a day- and three times I lost my entire flock of chickens! I’m looking at getting a dog that will stay outside with my chickens. I think that any big dog will deter the coyotes from jumping...
  6. S

    I’m new to raising my girls.

    12:50 pm Good Afternoon Friends, I am new to owning chickens. I’ve had my girls Shannon, Peep and May for approximately 6 months. My girls recently started laying eggs as of Tuesday this week. I have some concerns to this. How do I know the eggs are safe for consumption? I’ve researched this...
    • SelcouthLynn
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    • behavior change chicken chicken behavior coop build laying at night laying behavior laying eggs new at raising chicks protecting chickens
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  7. Thechickentrainer1999

    Which is stronger?

    Which is stronger, 1/2 inch hardware cloth or 1/4 inch hardware cloth? Also is there any place to get it cheaper than amazon?
  8. Mrs Ugh

    Protection from Dogs for Free Ranging

    We recently had our first loss to a predator. Unfortunately the predator is also ours. :th I started free ranging my chickens in the afternoons and everything was going well. My dogs are in a fenced yard, so I thought things would work. Unfortunately, I am as stupid as my chickens. I never...
  9. H

    Rooster vs Ravens

    I am new here so I hope im posting this in the right spot... I tried googling this over and over with different phrasing and I can't it find an answer anywhere? I got a new rooster about 1 week ago, we had him checked out by a vet before actually bring him home, he was clear of...
    • Happypika
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    • chicken coop and run covered chicken run crows egg eggstealing predator protecting chickens ravens rooster
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  10. Kelsbug7

    Open coop and run design?

    Hi there. I’m new to chickens. My chicks are 2.5 weeks old and I’m building their coop right now. I’m in southwest Florida where it’s HOT and STICKY. I’m wondering if my design of having an “open” concept coop is a bad idea. See my progress attached. I’m going to leave the coop only partially...
  11. E

    Good for Nothin Rooster!

    So I thought the whole purpose of a rooster, well, other than making babies, was to protect the flock. Well my stupid cat decided to have a blast attacking my chickens today while I was gone and two of my hens have minor injuries, a little bit of blood above their beaks and the poor things...
  12. B

    Keeping apex predators at bay

    I have 46 chickens; RI reds, Delawares, Araucanas, Barred Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, Red & Black Stars, White Rocks, Black Australorps, and White Wyandottes. I am raising them in Montana, not far from Glacier National Park. I started with 36 chicks in May but lost 5 to hawks when they reached...
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