Ok so I live in the Puget Sound area(Washington state) and we have Bald eagles in the area. As is I have concerns about my 2 1/2 chihuahuas out running in the back yard. We have 6 Gallus Gallus chicks atm and before I begin construction of a coupe/run I was wondering if any of you have any tips on combatting this predator. I have been thumbing around online and seen evidence to suggest that a full grown eagle is capable of shearing wire mesh, and is easily capable of flying off with a full grown chicken(seen em make off with huge salmon). Any thoughts? On a side note I would like to add that I am putting the run and what not into a line of trees so as to avoid the chance of fly-by glimpses by any hawks or eagles. I just want the best for my chicks and dont want any federal prison time for defending my chicks from the national bird.