New Member from Hudson Valley NY

[Firemandivi]

I'm a new member and new to having chickens. I have or had 13 Plymouth Rock chickens for a year. I had 12 hens and 1 rooster. Last night a bear broked down my fence and got into the coop and ate at least 1 chicken I can only find 10 hens and 1 rooster now. Going to post more in the predator and pest forum and look for advice on how to deal with the bear.

 

[janiedoe]

I am so sorry. Electric fencing is probably your best bet.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!
So sorry to hear about the bear. Hopefully you can get it taken care of ASAP.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome top Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.
Bears are one of the hardest predators to deter. Peanut butter in cheese cloth then soaked in bleach. with electric fence is a great idea

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Oh gosh, I am so sorry! Bears are a tough predator to deter. Your coop needs to be built like Fort Knox, for sure.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Bear problem. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[Cathy Roberts]

Hello from Arkansas!I've never had a bear problem, but I've heard that they're around my area. Sure hope to never meet up with any. I wish you lots of luck in controlling your problems and are able to enjoy your birds well! Good luck!

 

[Blue Raptor]

I'm a new member and new to having chickens. I have or had 13 Plymouth Rock chickens for a year. I had 12 hens and 1 rooster. Last night a bear broked down my fence and got into the coop and ate at least 1 chicken I can only find 10 hens and 1 rooster now. Going to post more in the predator and pest forum and look for advice on how to deal with the bear.

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[N F C]

Sorry to read of your loss. This article from the Learning Center may be of help: bear-chicken-predators-how-to-protect-your-chickens-from-bears.47693

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

I have a resident black bear that has been seen on my property multiple times, twice by me. I have my entire coop and run setup placed inside a 1/3 acre pen that is surrounded by poultry netting powered by a 10,000 volt charger. I have never had a problem with the bear.