Has a bear ever bothered your chickens?

[ruffedgrouse]

Well the other night our chickens had a suprize visit from a mother a 2 cubs. I was worried about raccoons and hawks getting my birds but never thought of a bear. Well I'm really greatful that these bears did not get in but I don't know if they will be back.

 

[flitter]

We have bears. We are part of their regular circuit and when they don't find lots to eat they move on. We have a big male and a mother with cubs that visit us (not together) this year. I've seen them around our chicken runs but the runs have a couple of strands of electric fence wire all around the outside, especially for bears and coyotes. Good luck!

 

[GoldDogsMom]

WOW! We have had some sightings in our area but I haven't seen any (yet) So glad they didn't get your chickens, hope they don't come back! Great Pics though!

 

[mulewagon]

Several people have posted here about bears getting into their coops - I gather it just depends on how much they want to get in! Hotwire seems to be a popular deterrent...

 

[mikensara]

we had one wander down the driveway before we got chickens and i spotted one in the field up back behind the house. I have heard for the most part their diet consists of berries and pine cones and thats why bird feeders are a poplular choice. I think it also depends on the spieces you have in your area we have black bears and they are most active in the spring.