Do motion sensor lights help deter predators?

[thecreekhouse]

This is my coop and run. A master carpenter built it for me and it’s very well constructed. However I want to be sure that I’m doing everything I can to deter predators. So my question is, would it be helpful to install solar motion activated lights on the coop and run so that any predators who approach at night are lit up and (hopefully) deterred? Are lights a good repellant? Thanks for any input.

 

[PirateGirl]

I use motion lights on my coop and find them particularly helpful in winter when I'm often tending to the birds in the dark. I don't know that they deter predators, but a quick glance out my window and I know if something is lurking near the coop if the light's been tripped and I can go check on things.

 

[OhZark Biddies]

I have a couple of solar powered motion lights over a bird feeder to see when critters visit at night... raccoons, deer, etc pay no attention to the lights coming on and going off.

 

[Molpet]

my coons and such paid attention for about a week to motion lights, then they got used to them.. same with the "predator eye lights" skunks never cared
predator proof coop, my dog and electric fence is about all that worked.

 

[cmom]

View attachment 1610204 This is my coop and run. A master carpenter built it for me and it’s very well constructed. However I want to be sure that I’m doing everything I can to deter predators. So my question is, would it be helpful to install solar motion activated lights on the coop and run so that any predators who approach at night are lit up and (hopefully) deterred? Are lights a good repellant? Thanks for any input.

I have some motion lights and some game cameras. From my observation, the predators will eventually get used to them. I would see my light go off and sure enough there would be a predator on the camera.

 

[aart]

Are lights a good repellant?

Short answer is, No!

 

[cmom]

Short answer is, No!

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Short answer is, No!

A person who depends on motion detectors to discourage chicken predators is soon separated from his or her chickens.

 

[tigger19687]

I wouldn't want to waste $$ on lights just so a coon or other animal can come and see better in my yard.......... especially near my Koi pond !