Predators and Heat Lamp

[PolkaDot77]

Our coop has had a string of predator problems this winter... a fox, skunk and raccoons. Coincidentally, perhaps, it has also been the first year we have used a heat lamp out in the covered run area of the coop. Since this is the first winter that we have had predator problems as well as had a heat lamp lighting up the coop, I am wondering if the two could be at all connected. We live in a city and rarely see animals around, but for some reason our coop seems to be a big target this winter. Could the lighting have anything to do with it?

 

[sourland]

My guess is that the increased predator activity is more coincidental than cause and effect from the heat lamp.

 

[chickengeorgeto]

My guess is that the increased predator activity is more coincidental than cause and effect from the heat lamp.

I would agree with sourland and suspect that it has more to do with the record breaking cold temperatures over the whole country this winter. But I can say this, if I were a fox living out in the elements this winter, I would sure be keen to score myself a piping hot bowl of chicken soup, wouldn't you?