Top 10 Chicken Predators - BackYard Chickens
Oct 14, 2025 · Here are some more articles on how you can protect your flock from predators: Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Chickens from Predators Common Predators to Look Out For In The Fall …
Emus + predators | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
Aug 19, 2011 · As a new owner of a couple Emus, can anyone share with me any of the experiences they have had with emus and predators? I figure the young are vulnerable to pretty much anything …
Avian Predators - Or How to prevent the Hawk/Owl attack
Mar 14, 2014 · Owls are ambush predators, that like to hide in the foliage and then drop on to unsuspecting critters. Flashers: These can be a good deterrent, and can be a good cheap way to …
Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Chickens from Predators
Apr 28, 2021 · Aerial predators can aim for one of your chickens, swoop in, and be gone in a matter of seconds. The top of the run should also be covered to prevent attacks from hawks and the like. At …
Predators and Chain Link Fencing - BackYard Chickens
Jul 12, 2010 · We have a run, outside our chicken coop, that is made of chain link fencing and is six feet tall. It also has a standard gate entrance with extra wire around the gate so that the chickens can't …
What predators leave only chicken legs? - BackYard Chickens
Feb 26, 2023 · I would do some more reading on each of these predators. Figure out what exactly did this to your chicken and make a plan. If it is a bear or mountain lion you are probably going to need …
Raccoon - Chicken Predators - How To Protect Your Chickens From …
Jul 9, 2013 · General Information Raccoons (Procyon Lotor) a.k.a. Coons are one of the best known and easily recognized non-domesticated chicken predators. Due to their adaptability raccoons are able to …
Predators and Pests | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
Feb 5, 2021 · Predators and Pests Forum - Please read here first. DuckLady May 12, 2007 Replies 1 Views 54K Dec 16, 2008
Minimal wire gauges for different predators? - BackYard Chickens
Jul 28, 2018 · Maybe minimal wire gauges for predators like: coon, possum, and then minimal wire gauges for something bigger like bobcat, or coyote. I think specific answers would really help people.
Getting to know your everyday chicken predators
Dec 21, 2016 · Some predators like to take it away or eat it there or don't eat it at all and kill for fun. Today I'm going to show and tell you about your common chicken pests and how to get rid of them.