@agedog1 , I have bear around my property too. I took this picture the year before getting chickens:
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This print was about 7' from the back of my garage. It's pretty big, I've got man hands!
I built my coop and run with hot wires around them. The bear has never been a problem.
I'm glad to hear you are on the mend. That was a terrible adventure you had. You've got an excellent service dog!
Geez, and I got spooked finding a raccoon around my coop and front step! A bear is too much.
Glad you've never had an up close, personal encounter!