Lost Flipper to Unknown Predator

[Miss Lydia]

Sounds like that hole under your gate must have been larger than you thought for a raccoon to be able to get in. I hope you can get that ice and snow away.That is awesome news Fiesty girls stitches went in good and the girls are starting to eat and drink.

 

[WVduckchick]

I got excited when I saw the cameras and was ready to buy a couple but then found out they are only for indoor use

"intended" for indoor use. I have one outside pointing toward one of my pigeon nests. It’s been out for over a week, sub-freezing temps for the past 3 days. It’s still working fine.
I did make a temporary “cover” for it, in case we got any rain. It has snowed, but not rained very hard since I put it out.

Granted, they aren’t the most high definition fabulous camera systems. But the night vision is acceptable, I can watch from anywhere, they record and the playback is easy to use, and for the price, hard to beat.


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A large racoon means your coop run setup has a large gap somewhere, racoons can climb . Is your run open on top?

 

[Duckworth]

A large racoon means your coop run setup has a large gap somewhere, racoons can climb . Is your run open on top?

No, it’s covered, but there may be a small gap where the roof joists meet the top of the wall on one corner. There is a heavy duty tarp wrapped tightly at that spot, but it could have been chewed through. The door gap is 1/2 inch to 1 inch, if pried open, so I can’t see a large raccoon getting through it. I’ll go scout it out when it warms up a bit. There has been 6-8 inches of snow covering the whole roof and all of the tarps. I haven’t seen any tracks around when I’ve been working around the pen. I have a solid surface floor, but I suppose an animal could chew through it if it worked long enough at it.

 

[quackiemama]

So sorry for your Duchess. I hope everyone else recovers well and you can get rid of this nasty predator. You are so fortunate to have the vet access that you do.

 

[casportpony]

Feisty Girl’s stitches went in without incident. The ducks are starting to take some water and a little food

That's great news, I am so happy for you and them!

 

[DuckyDonna]

"intended" for indoor use. I have one outside pointing toward one of my pigeon nests. It’s been out for over a week, sub-freezing temps for the past 3 days. It’s still working fine.
I did make a temporary “cover” for it, in case we got any rain. It has snowed, but not rained very hard since I put it out.

Granted, they aren’t the most high definition fabulous camera systems. But the night vision is acceptable, I can watch from anywhere, they record and the playback is easy to use, and for the price, hard to beat.
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I think I might be able to put it under the barn roof where it would be protected from the wet weather. It works with wifi? If so, my barn is over 300' feet from the router.

 

[CrystaBub]

Here's the outdoor one I use - it works with wifi as long as the wifi reaches to wherever you need it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J0V6C2Y/?tag=backy-20

 

[DuckyDonna]

Here's the outdoor one I use - it works with wifi as long as the wifi reaches to wherever you need it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J0V6C2Y/?tag=backy-20

thanks, I looked at the specs and it has to be within 45' and I've got a good 300+' !

 

[DuckyDonna]

thanks, I looked at the specs and it has to be within 45' and I've got a good 300+' !

I've got an alarm system company that I just may be able to add a camera to because I've got a range extender for the motion detectors in the barn. I'm going to call them right now. Of course the camera is $200!