dorklandresident
Songster
Backround: I have 3 lavender orpington hens. They have an eglu go/run which is inside a 17x17 area the is fenced in with 4'(ish) chicken fencing. I really love this system overall. The eglu works out great and I think that when shut it is pretty predator proof. I can't even get into it that easily because the back door to it gets stuck. I only let them into the 17x17 area during the day when I am home.
My concern, is that the wire on the small run is 2'' x 1'' and I am worried that weasels will get in or raccoons will reach through. Obviously, the chicken fencing in the 17x17 area is not predator proof and that is why I only let them out there during the day when I am home and can keep an eye on them. They are in the front yard near the house (idk if this makes a difference or not).
I have not actually seen any predators except a fox down the street and a dead opossum on the road. I know that in my area there are: cayote, raccoon, fisher cats, foxes, maybe bobcats, birds of prey and I am sure other things.
Would putting a 2 or 3 wire electric fence system outside the 17x 17 area be enough to deter most of these predators. Obviously the birds won't be stopped by it.
I also have a motion activated light and I ordered some red predator lights. I know most people say the predator lights don't work, but they were cheap and it can't hurt. I can have my husband pee on the trees.
any other advice?
My concern, is that the wire on the small run is 2'' x 1'' and I am worried that weasels will get in or raccoons will reach through. Obviously, the chicken fencing in the 17x17 area is not predator proof and that is why I only let them out there during the day when I am home and can keep an eye on them. They are in the front yard near the house (idk if this makes a difference or not).
I have not actually seen any predators except a fox down the street and a dead opossum on the road. I know that in my area there are: cayote, raccoon, fisher cats, foxes, maybe bobcats, birds of prey and I am sure other things.
Would putting a 2 or 3 wire electric fence system outside the 17x 17 area be enough to deter most of these predators. Obviously the birds won't be stopped by it.
I also have a motion activated light and I ordered some red predator lights. I know most people say the predator lights don't work, but they were cheap and it can't hurt. I can have my husband pee on the trees.
any other advice?