Predator protection

Jdc361

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what type of birds/animals could I get to ward off predators?
 
Good fences and consider electric fences or electric netting.


I mean like what type of birds, other than chickens, can I put in my flock to keep them safe. Things that will scare off predators? Or defend my chickens
 
Geese can often deal with domestic dogs, but will sometimes fall victim to more wiley predators (like coyotes), but will make a racket if anything is going on (and often when nothing is going on). I've heard of people using swans for poultry protection animals - swans are nasty. I've heard people using Guinea fowl as alert/lookout animals, but my understanding is that foxes/coyotes eat them just as easily as chickens - it's just louder.

The best is a well trained livestock guardian dog of the proper breed. The tough part is that "well trained" thing, as a poorly trained LGD can be a nightmare.

My chickens and ducks range between two pastures - the back pasture has some sheep and a llama. The front pasture has a quad of geese - the front pasture is essentially my backyard, so I worry about it a little less.

Both pastures are fenced and hot. Multiple layers.
 

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