Are squirrels predators of chickens?

[KatD]

Should I be concerned about a squirrel in the run?

 

[iwiw60]

Squirrels generally are just a 'nuisance'...they're after the feed. My question is: how are they getting in? Do you just have regular chicken wire up? I'd recommend 1/2" hardware cloth...more expensive, but saves in the long term. Best of luck getting the little guy outta there!!

 

[KatD]

He popped in between the overlap of welded wire fence and chicken wire upper.

the underground and six feet of fence and one third of the roof is complete on the run. But the chicken house is done

we have hardware cloth under ground and two feet up and 2x4 welded wire six feet up. We want to finish w hardware cloth uppers in place of the chicken wire and secure it. And finish the roof

 

[Gayleyy]

Love that setup! Looks really nice! Squirrels got into my run before too, they were still very young and slipped right on it through the wire, but all they did was eat the food and tick the Roo off.