Darn skunks does this stuff work?

[woodenfarm]

Darn skunks are getting in my coop it is an horse stable turned into a coop so I am not going to dig around the barn in the rocky th to try to keep them from getting in. It would be way to much work for just me to tackle.
I have a broody mama that I am worried about her and her eggs she is on.
I looked up several this lastnifht a d was going to see what repellant worked best to keep them put of their holes they have made.
If anyone has tried any brand please let me know what works i will be going to the store later today.

 

[woodenfarm]

?

 

[llombardo]

I would think not much would work for skunks. The only thing that really preys on them is owls. Owls do not have a sense of smell. So maybe get some of those fake owl statues and put them around the area?

 

[Lonesome Dough]

Repellents are a waste of money, none work, all they repel is money out of your wallet.
Physical removal of the offending animal is the only answer. AND PLEASE DON'T USE MOTH BALLS AS EVERY INTERNET EXPERT ADVISES.

 

[woodenfarm]

Ahh rats

 

[LittleMissCountry]

I have never used that stuff for my coop, but I do use it for my fruit trees. We had problems with critters, mostly deer, eating the branches. The trees are only a year old. It was happening nightly. We sprayed that exact stuff and the trees have been left alone. It could be the taste. So it does work for some animals, but probably the taste more than the smell.

 

[Folly's place]

Your chickens will be so tasty that no repellent is going to work, at least not for long.
Only a predator proof coop (and run) will keep them safe! Birds are totally helpless at night, so you need to protect them. Any opening into the coop larger than 1/2" will let in rats and weasels, and anything slightly larger will admit skunks and other critters.
Figure out a way to 'harden' your coop for safety.
Mary