Starlings in my chicken coop

[idahodi]

I am having a problem with starlings in my chicken coop and eating the eggs. We have secured the entrance allowing only a 9" space to let the chickens come and go, but they're still getting in that small area.

Would a fake owl on a fence post discourage the starlings from getting in?

I appreciate any suggestions you may have.
idahodi

 

[furbabymum]

no way. Other birds are eating your eggs??? Crapola. I'm going to have to think on that as we have tons of wild birds nesting in our barn "coop".

 

[EweSheep]

YES starlings DO eat eggs...seen that from time to time again and again in my coop. I even witness one eating one. Smart little buggers.

Solved the problem by using the fruit tree netting. They get hung up in it, I would dispose of them. After a while, they quit coming.