Quail Building help for 41 quail coop

[Flamingosstock]

Yes they can. 1/2"x1/2" is the only sure way to keep them out and even then, some small species of egg stealing snakes can get through.

I agree using 1/2" x 1/2" still not a given.
Came home the other day had two dead 3 1/2 week old's in separate pens. (they have been outside due to high temps). Looked like snake killed and could not eat... But the separate cages was throwing me. Made no since if the snake was getting in through the door gaps. (even though they are small).
Last night heard a Bonk.... Maybe that is what killed the two birds, Bonking.... Also it was a light egg day......
Well low and behold today this guy was just going from cage to cage right through the 1/2" wire with no problems. Not known as an egg eater our bird for that matter.


Thankfully he realized he could not eat the birds....... Not sure what he was looking for... So there is no for sure way to keep snakes out.
Oh and I did not do him in just threw out of cage the scared him into the woods..... I would rather have him around and help keep the moccasin's away.

 

[eHuman]

The smell likely drew him in but he realized it was a futile pursuit.

 

[CountryBoy47]

How do you keep snakes at bay with egg rollouts and 1*2 wire?

I was looking at your cages and wanted to ask how well those water cups work.

 

[pkhunter]

Quote: I've tried them all and these are by far the best watering system that I have used. I really like that I can have them on the outside of the cage makes cleaning them real easy.