Hello! / Predator proofing coop

[Sapphou]

Jessica and sister Rachel in Tampa, Fk, raising layers for the first time. We have 7 chicklets. (1) Buff Orpington, (2) Americaunas, (3) Speckled Sussex, and (1) Sicilian Buttercup. Coop is setup and I’m working on predator proofing. They have two weeks till they go outside.

Would hardware cloth flat against the ground staked and stapled to coop be enough protection from raccoons?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. No raccoon experience, but I’m sure those in the know will be along soon to advise.

Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
You are going to LOVE it here!

 

[Goshenga]

Jessica and sister Rachel in Tampa, Fk, raising layers for the first time. We have 7 chicklets. (1) Buff Orpington, (2) Americaunas, (3) Speckled Sussex, and (1) Sicilian Buttercup. Coop is setup and I’m working on predator proofing. They have two weeks till they go outside.

Would hardware cloth flat against the ground staked and stapled to coop be enough protection from raccoons?

 

[Goshenga]

Good question, I'm also curious to know. My chicks are going out soon also.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Jessica and Rachel, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
What you suggest is a good predator apron as long as the coop attachments are either screws with fender washers or 3/4" poultry staples. All windows need the same covering for security.
All doors need to be secured so that a toddler couldn't get them open. I use caribiners through eyelets.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! It's nice to meet you!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Glad to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC! @DobieLover has given you some excellent advice.

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[sourland]

Hello, Jessica and Rachel, and welcome to BYC. Great advice from Dobie Lover. Keep the addition of hot wire in the back of your mind if problems arise. Good luck with your flock.

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

Feel free to drop in and share your flock

Updates for 2020 with us here in my 2020 flock life thread



https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/2020-flock-life.1351080/

It’s nice to meet you!