Hi, Hi

[DobieLover]

Hopefully my CDs will help.

They will get used to them and they will not be effective long term.

 

[Tweetledee]

Welcome to BYC.
Roosters can and sometimes do crow at all hours. Roosters are more of a warning system than protectors. They let you know before there is an attack.
CDs will not deter a arial predator for long. They are smart enough to figure out that they aren't a threat, after a few days. The best protection is a roof.
A cat may be your best rodent deterrent.

Thanks Janiedoe

They do have a roof that sits under their hen house in the enclosed run. Thats where they spend most of their time now. They used to be out and about in their open run all the time, but now they run into the enclosure and hardly spend any time out-outside. This all happened after the one hen died. Maybe its all a coincidence.

Id love a cat, but my rotties hate them

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Welcome to the coop! I use the Forums and Articles tabs at the top of the page to do research. You can get lost for hours. It's nice to know you are minutes away from getting help with questions and emergencies!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!