Predators in the Area?

[Rayven Family Homestead]

How do you know what kinds of predators are in the area where you live? I've looked online, but no luck. Does it even matter? Should I just pretend like all predators are in my area?

 

[cherrynberry]

How do you know what kinds of predators are in the area where you live? I've looked online, but no luck. Does it even matter? Should I just pretend like all predators are in my area?

I asked my neighbors to find out predators. If you have a neighborhood group chat it’s even better. Some people living in my neighborhood have seen EVERYTHING, some have lived their for 50+ years, and they are much more reputable. Although your coop should be as predator proof as possible of course.

 

[SueT]

Where do you live?
You should probably assume you have all of them.....

 

[Mtnboomer]

Assume the worst and hope for the best. Then call your local Dept of Natural Resources. They will let you know exactly shat to look out for.

 

[Rayven Family Homestead]

Where do you live?
You should probably assume you have all of them.....

I live in South Florida. I know there are some things we definitely have, like raccoons, opossums, and coyotes. I also know there are some things we definitely don't have, like wolves. I just don't want to want to go crazy protecting from things that we don't have, but I also want to be sure I'm thorough.

 

[Geena]

Assume the worst and hope for the best. Then call your local Dept of Natural Resources. They will let you know exactly shat to look out for.

Or just check out their site online. Most list all the wildlife in your state.

 

[Mtnboomer]

Or just check out their site online. Most list all the wildlife in your state.

Local office will have human knowledge. I'm old school.

 

[Rayven Family Homestead]

Or just check out their site online. Most list all the wildlife in your state.

I'm looking now. Every time I tried to Google "Florida predators" it sent me to sex offender websites.

 

[Mtnboomer]

I'm looking now. Every time I tried to Google "Florida predators" it sent me to sex offender websites.

Google "South Florida Wildlife Predators"

 

[Geena]

https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/