Weasel proofing

[Big Doggie]

I’ve never seen weasels in my yard although I’ve seen coyotes, hawks of all kinds, and raccoons. But I’ve read so many posts about weasel attacks that I’d like to know just how small of a space can they squeeze into. My run is 1/2” HC from roof to sill. I’ve got welded wire laced into the HC there and that extends out 18” so I’ve kept out the bigger predators.
Just worried about the mini predators.
Any info would be appreciated

 

[aart]

Anything larger than 1/2-3/4" could allow a smaller weasel in.

 

[Big Doggie]

Anything larger than 1/2-3/4" could allow a smaller weasel in.

OMG! I’m going to spend a lot of time checking the HC and welded wire connection at the sill. To be safe I’ll have to uproot the sod covering the welded wire and add a layer of HC over it. Well better safe than sorry.

 

[swampfox440]

These tiny least weasels we have here in Ohio look like a hot dog with ears a feet !

 

[aart]

Was thinking of this pic when I replied earlier and it just came up in another thread.

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[Folly's place]

Cute as they are, they will be happy to kill your chickens if given a chance. Also rats, so it's about no openings larger than 1/2" diameter for safety!
Mary

 

[50-45-1]

They hunt at night for the most part.
If you lock those chickens in a secure coop at night, I dont think I would worry about your run
Having a resident weasel means you have less mice and rats.

 

[jreardon1918]

Hey Massachusetts neighbor. Caught this character a couple years ago. Our coop is HW cloth complete. Windows, vents, run, apron.

The axillary run is not. So, if the attack comes during the day, I hope the chicks are quick enough to fly high.

 

[cmom]

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=will+weas...ab&atb=v216-1&iar=images&iax=images&ia=images

 

[Big Doggie]

Hey Massachusetts neighbor. Caught this character a couple years ago. Our coop is HW cloth complete. Windows, vents, run, apron.

The axillary run is not. So, if the attack comes during the day, I hope the chicks are quick enough to fly high.

Looks like it would love to take off a finger