Bear attack

[chicken_lovers]

So sorry about the loss of your flock. I would agree that you should bring the two inside the house. A dog crate would work well as temporary housing. And yes, you should make anything else the bear might like to eat unaccesible. Eventually, the bear will probably move on if he realizes there's nothing left for him in your yard and you can put your chickens back out in the coop if you don't see him anymore.

Thank you, I appreciate your input and your condolences.

 

[chicken_lovers]

Sorry about your loss ,

I had a limping hen , overtime she just got better. I thought it looked like when we sprained an ankle so I just left her.

There are bear deterrents that you put around your yard or coop .

Thank you for your condolences and input. That is exactly what Blondie looks like. She can put her leg down and she limps on it when she walks. I felt it and don't think it is broken and I don't think she would walk on it at all if it was broken. I think he sprained it or maybe over extended it when the bear came back and tried to get in. The bear couldn't get back in after I fortified it but I'm sure she was in absolute terror after what had happened.

 

[chicken_lovers]

, sorry for the circumstances. Most likely a bruise or strain if it does not appear to be broken, and time will heal. The bear is the real problem as it will return. A hot wire draped with bacon can educate even the most determined bear.

That's what we are going to do today. We have a perimeter wire that's used to shock a dog to keep it inside a person's yard. But we bought it hoping it will shock the bear and keep him out. We are also going to buy a perimeter alarm that will go off with movement so if the bear comes back a light will come on and an alarm will go off. I've done some research and according to the wildlife bureau down here bears don't like loud noises or the smell of Pine Sol. According to their website bears won't go anywhere that you put Pine Sol because they can't stand the smell.

Thank you for your condolences and advise.

 

[chicken_lovers]

Sorry about the loss of your girls. We had a rooster that had a limp and it resolved itself after a week. So maybe give her a little time and see if improves.

As to the bear......maybe an electric fence would help to deter him. Give him a good shock a couple of times and I bet he starts looking elsewhere for food.

Thank you for your advise and condolences. We are hoping the shocking wire we bought will give him a really good jolt.

 

[chicken_lovers]

There is no way I would be sitting outside in a lawn chair to "deter" the bear. Such action is an invitation to human injury. If you have a gun that is strong enough to take down the bear, are in a place where you can safely shoot, with no neighbors within safe firing range, are well versed in gun safety, have taken a hunter safety course... then go ahead and shoot the bear. Otherwise, it's folly to take on a killer bear.

The best course of action:

1. Contact your ACO and state wild life management and report the incidents. This is a bear who has no human fear, and he is a menace. He needs to be safely removed.

1. Set up electric fencing with a powerful charger around your coop and run. Bait the fencing with peanut butter or bacon grease.

1. Keep kids, pets and other critters in at night, carry a fire arm when you are outside.

1. Remove all bird feeders, trash cans and other attractants.

Thank you for your condolences and advise.

 

[chicken_lovers]

Do not leave chicken feed out at night.

Thank you for your advise

 

[chicken_lovers]

Remember, this is most likely a black bear. A pan and spoon will work as a deterrent to scare it off.

Yes, it is a black bear. I've seen him up close, too close for me. That is how I know he is adolescent bear. He is about 3/4 the size of a full size black bear down here. But he is relentless.

 

[chicken_lovers]

Ha ha! MissChick@dee for the win!

Thank you for your advise.

 

[oregonkat]

I have lost several flocks to bears. My coop/enclosure are now encircled with 4 strands of electric wire and the structure itself is reinforced with steel cattle panels. Bears have lovely big pads on their feet and so are very affected by electric fencing, it is a really good deterrent but having your birds secured VERY well at night is another essential in case your power goes out! My husband did shoot a troublesome bear last year, after she got into my car and stole my groceries!!! Just a little too close for comfort!

 

[oregonkat]

Yes, it is a black bear. I've seen him up close, too close for me. That is how I know he is adolescent bear. He is about 3/4 the size of a full size black bear down here. But he is relentless.

Yes, unfortunately this young guy is learning about where to get his next meal and he will be relentless now that we are heading into fall and winter. He will be wanting to fatten up before hibernating. Good idea to call your rangers and let them know that your flock is at risk. They should be able to come and deal with him for you if that is the way you want to go!