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Either one can misfire.
Seriously, do two lines of defense. First a good perimeter for backyard or pen. Tunnel proof and electrified. Secondly a good sound coop, at least around 18" off of the ground to discourage rodents taking up residence underneath. Properly constructed with no openings above 1/2" diameter. Plenty of ventilation, maybe 2 sq ft permanent, year-round, high up ventilation, plus two windows that can be opened or closed. Close up at dusk. That way you have 2 lines of defense and if the pen/fence fails, the coop will stop a predator.
I have read countless posts on BYC that describe a slaughters of flocks because the one and only line of defense was breached. Works for me, with no losses to date.
Either one can misfire.
Seriously, do two lines of defense. First a good perimeter for backyard or pen. Tunnel proof and electrified. Secondly a good sound coop, at least around 18" off of the ground to discourage rodents taking up residence underneath. Properly constructed with no openings above 1/2" diameter. Plenty of ventilation, maybe 2 sq ft permanent, year-round, high up ventilation, plus two windows that can be opened or closed. Close up at dusk. That way you have 2 lines of defense and if the pen/fence fails, the coop will stop a predator.
I have read countless posts on BYC that describe a slaughters of flocks because the one and only line of defense was breached. Works for me, with no losses to date.
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