Moccasin

[beanie1966]

Does anyone know how to get rid of a moccasin that is killing my hens. I had 2 last week that we’re killed and then woke this morning to another one killed. I saw the snake last week but unable to get it in time.

 

[sourland]

Are you positive that the moccasin is what is killing the hens ?

 

[beanie1966]

Are you positive that the moccasin is what is killing the hens ?

Yes! I saw it the first time and when it killed my to Barred Rocks because it was laying next to them,so I feel confident it killed my red. I think they probably went to peck at it and then they were struck

 

[sourland]

I'd be patrolling with a shotgun. Are your birds close to the water that they are encountering moccasins ?

 

[beanie1966]

My husband just got me a snake shot to put in our gun. Hopefully it will work. We have a small creek that runs beyond our property but we have had tons of rain since May so over all everyone is seeing more snakes. Just my luck I have the bad one