
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 …
Would this idea work to keep out digging predators?
Mar 21, 2011 · I wouldn't count on rocks sitting around a perimeter of fencing to keep predators out. Things get shifted around, small gaps form, and things can get through. They'll work to prevent short …
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.
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 …
Using Sound To Repel Predators - BackYard Chickens
Jan 27, 2010 · The only sound I know that repels predators but not my birds is me running hell-bent-for-leather across my land waving my arms like a screwy windmill and screaming at the top of my lungs.. …
Chicken Predators & Pests - How To Protect & Treat Your Flock
Jan 10, 2012 · These pages provide information about some of the predators & pests that might impact your backyard chickens. Also, check out the chicken predators and pests section of our community …
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 …
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