Tasmanian Devil, how to predator proof?

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

How about electric fence?

No power at the coop though

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

I believe they are mostly scavengers, and are good for keeping rodent populations down. If your coop is well protected, I don't see why you should need to kill an endangered species.
Maybe add a motion triggered light to your coop as an added deterrent.

I have flashing lights around my coop, solar power so just hope it stays sunny!

 

[MarkJr]

No power at the coop though

I run my entire 5 acres on solar fence charger. Not a weak one either. Patriot p30 charger, 100w panel and 18amp hour battery.

 

[KyCoop]

Maybe similar to bear proofing? It sounds like it could pull apart a coop and run like a bear. Scary, scary. Best of luck to you.

 

[MissE]

Some more from Wikipedia ...... The Tasmanian devil has the most powerful bite relative to body size of any living mammalian carnivore, exerting a force of 553 N (56.4 kgf).[49][50] The jaw can open to 75–80 degrees, allowing the devil to generate the large amount of power to tear meat and crush bones[46]—sufficient force to allow it to bite through thick metal wire.[51] The power of the jaws is in part due to its comparatively large head. The teeth and jaws of Tasmanian devils resemble those of hyenas, an example of convergent evolution.[52][53] Dasyurid teeth resemble those of primitive marsupials. Like all dasyurids, the devil has prominent canines and cheek teeth. It has three pairs of lower incisors and four pairs of upper incisors. These are located at the top of the front of the devil's mouth.[54] Like dogs, it has 42 teeth, however, unlike dogs, its teeth are not replaced after birth but grow continuously throughout life at a slow rate.[45][53] It has a "highly carnivorous dentition and trophic adaptations for bone consumption".[55] The devil has long claws that allow it to dig burrows and seek subterranean food easily and grip prey or mates strongly.[53] The teeth and claw strength allow the devil to attack wombats up to 30 kg (66 lb) in weight.[55] The large neck and forebody that give the devil its strength also cause this strength to be biased towards the front half of the body; the lopsided, awkward, shuffling gait of the devil is attributed to this.[56] .......

sounds like you do have a problem with this thing. Sorry I can't help more.

What the... I'm gonna have nightmares now.

 

[MissE]

They are endangered so no traps, no shotgun

Not that I would ever encourage you to do something illegal, but we have a saying called shoot, shovel, and shut up.

Hope that little monster finds somewhere else to play.

 

[MissE]

I run my entire 5 acres on solar fence charger. Not a weak one either. Patriot p30 charger, 100w panel and 18amp hour battery.
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That's a lot fancier than my set up. I use a deep cycle battery and charge it every couple weeks. All I use it for is 164' of poultry netting. Keeps bears and German Shepherds out.

 

[MarkJr]

All I can picture is the looney tunes Taz cartoon.

It was factual!

 

[MarkJr]

That's a lot fancier than my set up. I use a deep cycle battery and charge it every couple weeks. All I use it for is 164' of poultry netting. Keeps bears and German Shepherd out.

I forget. A lot.

This makes it 'me' proof.

Next battery will be a full size deep cycle. This one cost me a case of Coors.

 

[MissE]

I forget. A lot.

This makes it 'me' proof.

Next battery will be a full size deep cycle. This one cost me a case of Coors.

I like "me" proof and will be upgrading. My reminder is when a food bin is empty, I need to charge the battery. Not the most reliable system. Chicken numbers can vary.