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[drumstick diva]

any predator worth his salt can slice through chicken wire like it was butter. 1/2" Hardware cloth is the gold standard of chicken fencing however it has to be securely attached to framing so it can't be pulled or clawed off. No plastic zip ties, they are useless.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Sorry for the loss of your chicken flock.
It sounds like it is time to build a predator proof coop at a minimum, and run if you can afford it. Chicken wire is decorative and only serves to separate chickens within an already secure structure.

 

[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!

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Sorry a predator got your chickens and one of your ducks! Hope all goes well with your remaining ducks

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello, and a warm welcome to Backyard Chickens! It's great to have you here with us. I'm so sorry to hear about your chickens!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Good luck in resolving your predator problem.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I hope that you enjoy your time here.

This is a useful link to take a look at - “How to...” guides. You can use this link to contact members in your area - U.S. States

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[feathermaid]

I'm sorry to hear about your losses. Some predators can easily fit through 1" spaces which is why 1/2" hardware cloth is recommended, and to keep out digging animals you could also add a 2' apron around the perimeter of your enclosures.

These articles contain valuable information that might help if you decide to build new or reinforce your poultry housing:
How Much Room Do Chickens Need

Chicken Coop Ventilation - Go Out There And Cut More Holes In Your Coop!

Predator Proofing

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Hello! Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
I am so sorry for your terrible loss! Bear hugs!

 

[ChickenLoveRI]

Hi!!! Please post pics of your terrace Costa pots. I would love to see them. Also, my sister has a few ducks. I was thinking of adding a few to my flock of chickens, but they just seem really wet all the time. Lol. Is that true???