Predator Control 101: Protecting Your Backyard Flock

Predator Control Tips for Protecting Backyard Flocks

Few things are as heartbreaking as going out to your coop in the morning and discovering that a predator paid your chickens a midnight visit Whether it’s raccoons, foxes, hawks, or the neighbor’s dog, backyard flocks are a tempting target The good news? You can stay one step ahead with smart predator control strategies

Let’s explore the most effective ways to keep your feathered friends safe

  1. Fortify the Coop and Run

The first line of defense is a coop that predators can’t breach Think of it as chicken Fort Knox

  • Hardware cloth, not chicken

Outfoxing the Fox

Outfoxing the Fox: How to Protect Your Chickens From Predators

The fox, the mortal enemy of the chicken For as long as people have kept chickens, a battle has ensued between the chicken and the fox The fox, a cunning and intelligent hunter, has long found ways to infiltrate our defenses, thus claiming his prize and leaving us chicken owners feeling devastated

The red fox (vulpes vulpes), can be found all across the United States Measuring about 3 feet long, and 2 feet tall, the red fox is both as cunning as it