The reality of my situation is that my chickens free range during the day. I live right next to the woods and we do have nesting hawks. It is illegal to kill birds of prey and I would never want to do that. So, here are my top five ways to learn how to protect chickens from ha...
People who own poultry farms may also be prone to the agile hunter’s menace. Hawks have been known to snatch chickens from farms when their common food source is depleting. Thankfully, there are several safety measures to prevent that from happening. Specialized Shelter Chickens roaming around ...
a blast of water from a high-powered water gun may do the trick. But you'll have to be vigilant; a single jet of water won't likely deter hawks permanently. It will take several blasts of water and a lot of perseverance to get rid of the hawk. ...
First I’d tackle the honeysuckle again. For invasive honeysuckle, which we have as well, I would cut to the ground (again) and then cover the roots with wet cardboard or newspaper before adding some mulch on top of that — just to prevent the plant from getting any sunlight. There has...
, you'll need to bury the bottom edge ofchicken wire fencingat least 10 inches into the ground. This makes digging under it difficult. To prevent them from climbing over it, leave a foot or so of wire at the top unattached to posts. Bend it outward to prevent woodchucks from climbing....
Secure the netting along the edge of the fence to prevent squirrels from squeezing through. Just make sure you leave yourself enough head space so you can get in to do your weeding and watering! Mulch Applying a thick layer of leaf mulch or other organic materials on top of your garden so...
Put spiky "porcupine wires" along ledges where starlings like to roost. The prickly wires will prevent the birds from landing and nesting. Since starlings only need 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space to perch, completely cover flat ledges with the wire prongs or you might be surprised to find them...
How to Kill Ant Hills Quickly & Prevent Infestations Locate, identify, and remove ant hills from your yard Ant hills can be a real eyesore on your lawn or in your garden, and if you’re not careful, they can lead to an ant infestation in your house. Luckily, there are sev... ...