chicken taken by dog...my photogenic avatar

[babalubird]

It would cost some money but not as much as a regular fence, but...

Did you consider an electric fence, w/charger and step-in fence posts, easy to install, move, etc.? Available at Tractor Supply stores, most farm supply stores or livestock supply catalogs on the internet.

I would consider keeping them in the run, at least until you solve the problem of the predator or whenever you can't be right there with them.

But meanwhile if you ran that electric fence around that run and hen house, first wire only 4 inches off ground, second, 8 or 9 inches above that, then fill in the center/top with two more wires, I'll bet you could stop that dog.

What do the rest of you think?

Connie

 

[peeboo]

That is def an idea i will take into serious consideration.

 

[redhen]

Quote:
Hi..we also have a hill for a yard.....and we were able to put up a fence *granted its a cheap crummy fence..but..still a fence...*....any gaps from uneven land..we just filled with dirt..or big rocks or logs.....for me its the hawks/eagles that are getting mine..

... and since i cant cover the top of my whole yard......they are stuck in their covered run area, until i can get RID of these raptors...good luck! sorry about your bird!...

 

[Brunty_Farms]

I misread your post, I thought the hen in the avatar was brought in the house after the attack... I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[peeboo]

I thought you had mis read it, no big deal. thanks for the condolences though. this is my first loss. i bet it's prob this sad for most people. but she lived a good life! she was my happy happy girl.