Sad, but I had to end it up.

[Mitsos Lamprogiorgos]

Tell me one.

 

[Kiki]

I'm sorry.

I hope you are able to figure out a way to predator proof your coop.


Did you at least use their (your chickens) meat for food?

 

[Boonie Stomper]

1. Move the predators.
1. Feed the predators something else.
1. Keep the flock in a covered and secure area.
1. Move the flock to area free of predators.
1. Get flock protection from other animals that defend against and deter the predators.
1. Put flock up for adoption.
1. Kill the predators by means other than poison.

 

[hayley3]

You should've poisoned the predators before killing the innocent chickens.

 

[HappyDancin']

Wow...interesting. I've never heard of any one killing the victims (chickens) either.

"Tell me one" (in regards to methods that do not involve killing)....

Personally, I do NOT kill the predators who get my animals, and DEFINITELY would never kill my own birds.
1. I've set a live trap and relocated raccoons.
2. I've changed fencing style and improved my coop's design.
3. I've spent more time out there just watching my chickens (especially in the am hours).
4. I've left the door to my home open (while I sleep) so I can hear commotion.
5. I've left the dogs outside to scare predators.
6. I've purchased "Nest" cameras.
7. I keep my goats and chickens together, the goats seem to protect them.
There are lots more ideas...

And you're planning to buy more birds? You'll have to deal with predators still....
I hope you find some helpful ways to defend the new flock.

 

[BreanneRN]

Well, only you are completely aware of the situation in Greece... I can relate to troubles with rehoming. Here where I am, many "rehomed" birds wind up being used to train fighting chickens, an unfortunate and illegal practice that crept across the border with illegal immigrants from Mexico. Animal control doesn't seem to take much of an interest in stopping it, but are quick to victimize some poor person with an accidental rooster from the feed store pullet bin. Pretty sad. I understand conditions are not the best right now in Greece...

 

[Stephine]

Good grief, people - the predators are “innocent”, too! They are just doing what they are meant to do...
The OP is in Greece, not an American suburb, things are very different there. He said that rehoming wasn’t an option since people just don’t take good care of their chickens (and I heard the same from a greek friend).
And people on this list slaughter and eat their chickens all the time! Not everyone, and I would not want to eat mine, but surely having chicken as part of your meal is nothing unusual!

Thomas, I applaud you for not wanting to poison any critter. I am so sorry you had to slaughter your whole flock. Hopefully sometime soon you’ll have the means to build a predator proof set up for a new flock!

 

[Mitsos Lamprogiorgos]

What happened just happened and belongs to the past.
I will not change the past.

I love birds in general.

I will keep quail.

It seems so easier.

And I will use all the knowledge chickens gave me.

Knowledge is the power, the most important thing, the best prize and award.

 

[mowin]

If I needed to get rid of my chickens, slaughtering is what I'd do to. After all I do like chicken.

 

[Trish1974]

So sorry you had to go through this, Thomas. I admit I was a little shocked by your first post, but after you explained your situation I completely understand. Best of luck to you in the future.