Dont we ALL hate predators? Help on coop design.

[Sandbellie]

Gosh, they annoy me so much!

I'm getting a coop with a little out side pen underneath the house, and Im wondering what I can put around the bottom to keep predators out when the chickens are
out in the little extra pen underneath.

And to just keep them out period!

Thanks, any help is appreciated.

 

[al6517]

Over build and over proof is my suggestion, you can never be too safe and the peace of mind is priceless.

AL

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

Hot wire is the only absolute deterrent. Put it about 6 inches off the ground....nothing will come close more than once.

 

[bakerjw]

Build it solid and then +1 to the electric fence suggestion.