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[jastech]

I used 16' hog panels, attached them with hog rings, then used fence staples to secure to 2x6 frame, covered with chicken wire and hog ringed then a tarp.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

It will keep out more than just chicken wire, but plenty of smaller predators can still squeeze through that fencing too

 

[Swbertrand1]

Sorry I'm rambling on, it too quiet now, my son and I are very distraught. There has been a bird dog reported running loose, that's what I shot at in the goats area. Will they do this to chickens and ducks?

Dogs are VERY dangerous to chickens except in the rare cases that they've been raised with them and TRAINED to never go after the chickens.

I know you're devastated and it's perfectly normal, but take a deep breath, try to relax, and then start to do your investigation into the SECURITY of your run/coop. I think you're going to find your answer for how this happened there... :-(

Let us know what you find when you're ready.

 

[Swbertrand1]

I used 16' hog panels, attached them with hog rings, then used fence staples to secure to 2x6 frame, covered with chicken wire and hog ringed then a tarp.

As I understand hog panels, they have 6" x 6" square holes in them or something along those dimensions. Is that correct? If so, look for breaches in the chicken wire attached to the inside of your panels, especially close to the ground.

Also, is it possible that a door was left open overnight? I think most folks on this forum have done that at one time or another, me included.

In the photos you've provided, photo #1 (with the carnage) appears to show a run area that is much larger than what I can see in photos #2 and #3. Are photos #2 and #3 a general idea of what you have or the actual structure you're using?

 

[Boomerforever]

Don't know what would just kill them all and leave them? One momma duck was on her nest dead. Game Warden has been called and he's trying to figure this out. Others told me it must have been an owl??

I am sorry ! I know how devastated you must be! Heart and prayers with you

 

[Katanahamon]

Sorry I'm rambling on, it too quiet now, my son and I are very distraught. There has been a bird dog reported running loose, that's what I shot at in the goats area. Will they do this to chickens and ducks?

Yes..dogs kill for sport.

 

[All4Eggz]

As mentioned I sold my pickup for enough to build this coop/run. Will this work? Have enough to build 3 more.View attachment 2801662

Seems as if it could work.
Just beware of predators that can dig.

Maybe, if you want it stationary, dig some wire into the ground around the perimeter of the coop.

 

[All4Eggz]

Also,
I am so sorry for your losses. I've had half a flock die in one night, but I can't imagine an ENTIRE flock. Keep us updated please, it could teach some people on here a lesson or two. We learn from each others mistakes- that's what I love about BackYard Chickens.
Wishing you a healthy restoration of a new, healthy, lively, and prolific egg-laying flock.
All4Eggz

 

[Jory]

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In the photos you've provided, photo #1 (with the carnage) appears to show a run area that is much larger than what I can see in photos #2 and #3. Are photos #2 and #3 a general idea of what you have or the actual structure you're using?

Photo 1 is her old coop
Photo 2 and 3 are the new coops she is building.

 

[jastech]

My livestock guardian "Kangal" always dispatched what ever came close to goats, chickens and ducks. He's 15 years old now and has trouble getting up. I know I'm about to loose him too. He's been our friend and protector for all these years.