Visible predators?

[Gerty0630]

I am planning to move my ducks to a new coop. The coop is a renovated to be predator proof children’s playhouse. So there are many windows- all covered, nothing can get in. My question is- you can still see in and out of these windows since it is stapled wire fencing... will it be traumatic to the ducks should a raccoon or something be up at the window looking in/trying to get in for any period of time throughout the night?? Should I actually solidly cover the windows more??

 

[Texag87]

It would be traumatic to them but they need ventilation. Also, be sure your hardware cloth is on the outside because it offers much better protection that way. It looks prettier on the inside but it is not as strong

 

[Texag87]

Another thing I believe helps. Solar powered motion detector lights. If the raccoon sets them off and it’s near your dwelling, they think they have awoken the huuuumans.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I have the solar lights and also predator lights that flash red. I also have a lot of windows in my coops for ventilation. and have hardware cloth over all of them. If anything has come around and looked in the windows I think I would have heard the quacking if they were upset because my coops are right at my home. They probably just stand up and stick their tongues out at anything that would look in. lol

 

[Gerty0630]

Ventilation is not a concern. There is plenty of ventilation and the wiring over the windows is plenty secure. All I am worried about is traumatic exposure to predators.

 

[Gerty0630]

I have the solar lights and also predator lights that flash red. I also have a lot of windows in my coops for ventilation. and have hardware cloth over all of them. If anything has come around and looked in the windows I think I would have heard the quacking if they were upset because my coops are right at my home. They probably just stand up and stick their tongues out at anything that would look in. lol

So we think maybe adding a motion light and other than that the visibility shouldn’t be an issue??

 

[Miss Lydia]

We’ve had all manner of predators here even caught a pic of an owl on the ramp going up to the coop opossum raccoon no telling what else that can climb over fencing never had a problem with my birds being terrorized. As long as they are inside and behind hardware cloth they are safe and I think they know it.

 

[Gerty0630]

We’ve had all manner of predators here even caught a pic of an owl on the ramp going up to the coop opossum raccoon no telling what else that can climb over fencing never had a problem with my birds being terrorized. As long as they are inside and behind hardware cloth they are safe and I think they know it.

My ducks are close to my house like you said yours are so not as many predators come up here. I think I will just stick with the hardware cloth for now and monitor behavior and edit as needed. Thank you!

 

[Going Quackers]

They should be okay. I have had a coon be staring in at my chicken coop.. while the hen stared back going like.. nah, your not lol.

If anything they may go off quacking and that isn't always a bad thing can alert, dogs(if you have them) and/or people to come have a check about.