Mink Proofing - Can It Be Done?

[chickengeorgeto]

I'm sorry, I meant 280 model Conobear style trap. I believe that it is made by Bridger.

 

[SW31]

Have a look at Omlet products. I think they would stop most predators.
https://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/chicken_keeping

 

[Larry55]

Hardware cloth skirting around bottom going out horizontally . Secondly make coop door from run lockable. We have alot of coyotes as well and so far no predator issues. U could put a motion detector light up. Or game trail camera so u can monitor the coop.

 

[Cryss]

You need to use 1/2 inch hardware cloth on every opening of the coop and its attached run. Also bury some vertically down 2 feet around the perimeter and make a 2 foot wide apron just for good measure. Then I would build a large walk in run around that coop enclosing it, not just coming from it. Make the run big enough so each bird has 10sqft minimum space of run, preferably more if you can. So for example if you have 3 birds you want the run to be 30sqft PLUS the area needed to enclose the coop inside. Any critter needs to get into the run before it can even attempt to get into the coop. The run itself also needs to be made of 1/2 inch hardware cloth, plus some buried and aproned. Also know mink and many other critters will climb. Make the run at least 6ft high, preferably a bit more so you can walk in without ducking. This is because, yes, you need to cover the roof of the run with hardware cloth. Remember to put supports across to prevent the hardware cloth roof from collapsing under snow/ice. There is also the thought of surrounding all of this with electric fencing. I'm looking into this option because I have black bear. Good luck and don't let them win!

 

[canalcolt]

Hardware cloth skirting around bottom going out horizontally . Secondly make coop door from run lockable. We have alot of coyotes as well and so far no predator issues. U could put a motion detector light up. Or game trail camera so u can monitor the coop.

Do you use game trail cameras? If so which one do you use? I'm currently looking into that

 

[Cryss]

Not yet. That's something I'm researching too.

Do you use game trail cameras? If so which one do you use? I'm currently looking into that

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I bought one of mine from B&H video, the rest I bought used on Craigslist.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/sear...p_PRICE_2|0&ci=13927&srtclk=sort&N=3808211484

 

[canalcolt]

I bought one of mine from B&H video, the rest I bought used on Craigslist.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?sts=cat&setNs=p_PRICE_2|0&Ns=p_PRICE_2|0&ci=13927&srtclk=sort&N=3808211484

Which one do u like best?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

As you can see, they range in price from about $50 to $1200. The more expensive the better so I recommend the best one you can afford. They all have reviews from people that own them. I can't even remember the name or model of the one have. I just know how to use it.

 

[dishfickle]

I hear about chickens, but what about ducks? I can't imaging laying down concrete in the run. My husband was planning on burying hardware cloth all across the bottom. Concrete seems like a fine idea, but ducks are so wet and messy, i see drainage problems....