Bear Flipped over coop

[Bobohunter1776]

Bear flipped over our coop. Ate 4 but 2 managed to survive. Sadly our pullets didn't make it. Based on the the tracks I'd say 175-225 lbs bear.

 

[blackdog043]

Looks like you will have to put hotwire around your coop and run!

 

[Ursuline Chick]

That bear is a danger to person and property. I would hope you could protect yourself with more than .12 gauge bird shot.
Like maybe double ought buck shot?

 

[3KillerBs]

Oh my!

I don't have bear in my area, but I've read that the only thing that keeps them out is electric wire with a STRONG charger. You can probably get help on the Predators and Pests forum.

 

[Bobohunter1776]

That bear is a danger to person and property. I would hope you could protect yourself with more than .12 gauge bird shot.
Like maybe double ought buck shot?

Sadly CO law doesn't allow that. Bird bangers are basically firecrackers launched out of a 12 gauge shell. If it comes back I'll call the game warden.

 

[Folly's place]

I'm so sorry for your losses.
Very very hot electric fencing, baited at first, so the bear actually licks it. It's not possible to build something strong enough! I hope you can use electric fencing, at least around your coop and run, where you live.
Mary

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Sadly CO law doesn't allow that. Bird bangers are basically firecrackers launched out of a 12 gauge shell. If it comes back I'll call the game warden.

So if I understand correctly, a bear can come into your yard and you cannot defend yourself. The bear can just have you or your loved one for dinner?

 

[Brooks_]

Wow. Sorry for your losses. Did you know there were bears in your area? Gonna have to build bigger, stronger, tighter. Good luck.

You found a much nicer way of saying that than I would have.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Wow. Sorry for your losses. Did you know there were bears in your area? Gonna have to build bigger, stronger, tighter. Good luck.

 

[Bobohunter1776]

Wow. Sorry for your losses. Did you know there were bears in your area? Gonna have to build bigger, stronger, tighter. Good luck.

Sure did. It's probably a 150 pound coop. Figured it'd be fine. Tied it down until we can find a more permanent solution and were setting up a security camera and keeping my more serious airsoft gun loaded by the door. Might get some 12 gauge bird bangers to try to scare it away. It's a much too comfortable bear.