Keeping predators out

[twinbeaks]

We sadly lost one bird to a raccoon so we "upgraded" our chicken cage. Well for one our cage is actually a bunny rabbit cage. It is elevated since there are rattlesnakes where we live. We zip-tied metal 1/4 inch wire onto the front of the cage to help protect our little babies. We also screwed in eye hooks and fasted it with a caribbiner (SP) to hold the lid shut. then we "raccoon proofed" the swing down ramp with a simple door lock. And then we cover the chickens up with a towel that we place over the cage. It takes a while but it is worth is because the chickens are safe and sound for the night.

 

[iwiw60]

I'd sure like to see pictures if you can! Sorry for your loss...

 

[twinbeaks]

sorry, the computer will not let me post a picture.

 

[iwiw60]

sorry, the computer will not let me post a picture.

That's weird....what kind of 'message' are you getting when you try?

 

[twinbeaks]

That's weird....what kind of 'message' are you getting when you try?

I think it will work now hang on I am trying to upload it now

 

[twinbeaks]

hey is it okay i'm going to draw a picture of it with this drawing app thingy

 

[twinbeaks]

hey is it okay i'm going to draw a picture of it with this drawing app thingy

never mind that

 

[twinbeaks]

Its not working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[chickengeorgeto]

I think that you may not have posted for a long enough time to have earned the right to post photos.
The same thing happened to me at first and that is what an old timer told me.

 

[twinbeaks]

Thanks for that info. It really helps!