War with coons is on

[Scooter1A]

That time of year to battle the coons. I've lost 3 chickens so far but luckily no layers. They are getting into the coop so I get to spend the day reinforcing every little crack or hole. I hate coons.

 

[wrathsfarm]

I have 2 of these I set with can tuna, sardines, or cat food. Check your local laws for dispatch/relocate legality.

 

[FrostRanger]

If you post some pictures we can give you some suggestions on predator proofing

 

[Scooter1A]

Yes coons live in the trees so. I see them in the daytime, mostly young ones. I kill a lot of coons and will reinforce coop today. I have two guinea chicks, Lord knows how long they will last once they start roosting in the trees.

 

[Azhtann]

I've also started my own raccoon war. I wish you luck with yours! The traps have helped me out quite a bit thus far with their removal.

 

[TOR]

You guys can kill all the raccoons you want, but there will be more.
Fix your coop and run, predator proof.

 

[The Coop Crew]

I don’t have any advice but I just needed to say that the title of this thread made me laugh

 

[No Coop No Problem]

Yes coons live in the trees so. I see them in the daytime, mostly young ones. I kill a lot of coons and will reinforce coop today. I have two guinea chicks, Lord knows how long they will last once they start roosting in the trees.

I don't know how guinea function but my chickens simply fly away if a predator gets near them as they tree roost

My first year with chickens I had around half a dozen attacks at night, which resulted in a screaming chicken flying off into the darkness and a surprised looking racoon left behind. It's a great system for eliminating predators

No raccoons since getting an LGD though

 

[Scooter1A]

I don't know how guinea function but my chickens simply fly away if a predator gets near them as they tree roost

My first year with chickens I had around half a dozen attacks at night, which resulted in a screaming chicken flying off into the darkness and a surprised looking racoon left behind. It's a great system for eliminating predators

No raccoons since getting an LGD though

is LGD a livestock guardian dog?

 

[Scooter1A]

That time of year to battle the coons. I've lost 3 chickens so far but luckily no layers. They are getting into the coop so I get to spend the day reinforcing every little crack or hole. I hate coons.

This is a smart and persistent coon I am dealing with. It's coming thru the roof now since I've reinforced everywhere else I can think of. I'm down to 4 chickens. Cried a little this morning because I'm at wits end. So, tonite chickens will go to the smaller coop, I call it the Chinese Chicken Coop. I've eliminated a lot of coons so this one is really outsmarting me. I will win, it's personal now.