Keeping Them Safe

[edwinzimmerman]

I keep a small number of birds, so the loss of one is a big deal. Raccoons are my biggest problem, but I also contend with coyotes; foxes; loose and wild dogs; and hawks. After losing a few of my precious babies, I built the pen from HELL. Using chicken-wire-covered cattle panels (48 X 96) I completely secured my layers: floor, roof, and all-four sides. One of the panels became my door. The only thing small enough to enter are rats/mice, snakes (of course), and sparrows. This is an EXPENSIVE solution. Cattle panel, chicken wire, and pounds upon pounds of hog clips (to hold chicken wire to panel) are not cheap. I will never, never recover my investment, but at least my chickens are safe. Hello chicken lovers; I'm Fred Zimmerman and that's muh' story an' I'm stickin' to it.

 

[Shadowfire]

Hi there and welcome to BYC! Interesting coop. Would you like to post some pictures?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.


This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 I’d suggest including your location using the guide in that link. You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Fred, it's very nice to meet you. You may also want to check out the predator threads for info on trapping, and other methods of eliminating the endless predators.

 

[Kiki]

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[N F C]

Hi Fred, it's nice to have you here! I hope you don't lose any more birds, that's always upsetting.

Make yourself at home here!

 

[igorsMistress]

Hi Fred

 

[Cynthia12]

Yes, some photos of this coop would be great! WELCOME!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Fred, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I hope you don't suffer any further losses.
I'll be spending quite a lot on my next coop and run. However I consider that expense as part of my entertainment budget and when you look at it that way, it's pretty "cheep"!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!