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[artsyrobin]

ok guys, i lost a sweet hen today to a snake, i need ways to keep them out, she was a broody i was trying to break, and had no eggs. The coop has to be open during the day, its a metal coop, hot as heck in the summer- snake repellents? every year its a problem, but this is the first time i lost a hen to one, i need ideas? I tried minnow traps last year, didn't work- this guy was big, so a small trap won't work

 

[The Farmers' Daughter]

Hi everybody!
Greetings from Canada

I'm working on the BYC Breeders' Directory and currently don't have any listings for OK. If you sell eggs, chicks or birds and would like to be added to the listing please feel free to send me a PM.

In the meantime, feel free to check out the BYC Breeders' Directory

 

[rp riley]

I am in Shawnee Oklahoma and in need of some khaki campbell ducklings. preferably 0-15 weeks old. Thank you

 

[Pennys Mama]

ok guys, i lost a sweet hen today to a snake, i need ways to keep them out, she was a broody i was trying to break, and had no eggs. The coop has to be open during the day, its a metal coop, hot as heck in the summer- snake repellents? every year its a problem, but this is the first time i lost a hen to one, i need ideas? I tried minnow traps last year, didn't work- this guy was big, so a small trap won't work

I put out fake eggs, then shoot the snake as it tries to figure out what went wrong with its dinner. Kill it and cut out the egg and repeat.

 

[artsyrobin]

I put out fake eggs, then shoot the snake as it tries to figure out what went wrong with its dinner. Kill it and cut out the egg and repeat.

fake eggs ordered, yup - poor henny didn't deserve that, and my live and let live attitude is gone now - i've unwrapped snakes from bantams, muscovies. Someone in the predator forum said rat snakes are different in that they will attack adult chickens, now i know

 

[Pennys Mama]

fake eggs ordered, yup - poor henny didn't deserve that, and my live and let live attitude is gone now - i've unwrapped snakes from bantams, muscovies. Someone in the predator forum said rat snakes are different in that they will attack adult chickens, now i know

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It's bad enough if they go after eggs &/or chicks but to go after the hens is beyond despicable! I hate snakes!

 

[artsyrobin]

It's bad enough if they go after eggs &/or chicks but to go after the hens is beyond despicable! I hate snakes!

i know, i always figured a few eggs, thats ok, not now - and i discovered today, my golden retriever does too! he has always been friends with any animal or person, well, he went crazy barking today, went out and checked, a racer snake was under the trash, he has somehow figured out snakes are up to no good.

 

[Sooner Magnolia]

ok guys, i lost a sweet hen today to a snake, i need ways to keep them out, she was a broody i was trying to break, and had no eggs. The coop has to be open during the day, its a metal coop, hot as heck in the summer- snake repellents? every year its a problem, but this is the first time i lost a hen to one, i need ideas? I tried minnow traps last year, didn't work- this guy was big, so a small trap won't work

I've heard you can use bird netting and wrap it loosely around the bottom of the coop/run. The snakes get wrapped up trying to get in. We had a scare about a week ago in the yard. Chickens were free ranging and puppy was following them. She found a pigmy rattle snake!

 

[artsyrobin]

I've heard you can use bird netting and wrap it loosely around the bottom of the coop/run. The snakes get wrapped up trying to get in. We had a scare about a week ago in the yard. Chickens were free ranging and puppy was following them. She found a pigmy rattle snake!

Oh my!! That's scary! Yep the netting is working, caught 2. So for now that seems the most reliable. I need to take stock in bird net company

 

[Sooner Magnolia]

Oh my!! That's scary! Yep the netting is working, caught 2. So for now that seems the most reliable. I need to take stock in bird net company

Glad that is working. I probably need more netting for the same reason. I have chicks coming next month. I don't really mind rat snakes-like them much better than rats and usually just relocate when they are in the coop, but I'm out of golf balls LOL. The rattler got different treatment. The puppy likes snakes too much and I have kids. Luckily my son is a good shot.