Random compilation of ideas from this forum. Paraphrased and cited ideas.
i'll edit it to add as i read through the forum. i know it is a bit common sense and chaotic but i'm compiling as i go i may organize it later. hope it helps by consolidating everything in one place.
use pre-fab chain link dog run and a ground skirt of chicken wire to prevent digging under. 2x4 and welded wire and build a fenced enclosure. chicken wire keeps birds in but not predators out.-from BeckyLa
temp solution large dog create.- from spottedcrow
Camouflage your fence with lattice work- from BeckyLa
close the coop door at night -bigzo
coons can work latches use locks. use an electric fence outside the run. put a top on the run to keep out climbers- Sandrachick
dog s marking his territory will deter some predators.- from YARDBIRD
dogs will kill your birds- from shadi
neosporin helps with healing wounds clean all wounds, watch for signs of infection, if infection occurs see vet.- from prariechiken
some dogs will protect your flock.- bayouchica
Raccoons and opossums will eat chickens, and will return night after night. they can get through small holes. coons will reach through wire and pull chickens through holes.-from prariechiken
owls and skunks eat chickens- wolfpack62001
weasels eat chickens- chickbea
last thread used rooster dead-- unknown predator
i'll edit it to add as i read through the forum. i know it is a bit common sense and chaotic but i'm compiling as i go i may organize it later. hope it helps by consolidating everything in one place.
use pre-fab chain link dog run and a ground skirt of chicken wire to prevent digging under. 2x4 and welded wire and build a fenced enclosure. chicken wire keeps birds in but not predators out.-from BeckyLa
temp solution large dog create.- from spottedcrow
Camouflage your fence with lattice work- from BeckyLa
close the coop door at night -bigzo
coons can work latches use locks. use an electric fence outside the run. put a top on the run to keep out climbers- Sandrachick
dog s marking his territory will deter some predators.- from YARDBIRD
dogs will kill your birds- from shadi
neosporin helps with healing wounds clean all wounds, watch for signs of infection, if infection occurs see vet.- from prariechiken
some dogs will protect your flock.- bayouchica
Raccoons and opossums will eat chickens, and will return night after night. they can get through small holes. coons will reach through wire and pull chickens through holes.-from prariechiken
owls and skunks eat chickens- wolfpack62001
weasels eat chickens- chickbea
last thread used rooster dead-- unknown predator
