For all of you people that like the trap and relocate method keep in mind 2 things.
1. someone else might be inheriting your problem
2. relocating wild animals can spread disease very quickly through their populations.
I read an article once about racoons. Years ago people were removing them from from their property and dropping them off in parks and other wooded areas quite some distances from where they were trapped. Because of this, areas that had been previously rabies free had outbreaks. Good hearted intentions had bad results.
I love animals, but jeopardizing other animal populations or putting your problem on somebody else's doorstep because you don't want to deal with it is not a responsible answer. If you have a predator, reinforce your coop, shoot it yourself or deal with the losses. If you feel you must trap and relocate contact a reputable wildlife rescue group for assistance. They may have info on area populations and appropriate relocation areas and techniques.
1. someone else might be inheriting your problem
2. relocating wild animals can spread disease very quickly through their populations.
I read an article once about racoons. Years ago people were removing them from from their property and dropping them off in parks and other wooded areas quite some distances from where they were trapped. Because of this, areas that had been previously rabies free had outbreaks. Good hearted intentions had bad results.
I love animals, but jeopardizing other animal populations or putting your problem on somebody else's doorstep because you don't want to deal with it is not a responsible answer. If you have a predator, reinforce your coop, shoot it yourself or deal with the losses. If you feel you must trap and relocate contact a reputable wildlife rescue group for assistance. They may have info on area populations and appropriate relocation areas and techniques.