predators and pests

[Nihal razak]

Its common to have pests when you raise chickens, especially rats and flies,the only way to stop it is by having a super clean coop.Predators such as a large house dogs or cats are also danger for your chickens. Even snakes can attack or kill your chickens, you should have a coop with small holes(the ones like wire mesh)to protect your chickens from dangers like these.foxes,racoons,bears birds of prey like eagles or owls are also predators for your chicken.

 

[Blammmo]

LOL...Who's the genius that took a pic of a fox stealing a hen instead of grabbing the 12 gauge!!!!

 

[RonP]

No 12 gage, just 1/2 inch hardware cloth.

My avatar shows a very frustrated fox.
What you can't see are the hens ignoring him.