If you keep a chicken coop or plan to do so, then one thing you always have to think about is the safety of the chicken coop and the best way to protect yourself from predators. If you don’t pay attention to this topic, unfortunately, you can have a horrible discovery in the mornin...
From identifying which predators may be living in and around our household, to knowing how to spot the signs of different animals, to being ready for them by making your coop secure... It's totally possible to minimise the dangers. I first discovered that when I lost my entire flock to ...
One of the most important considerations when building your coop is how to secure a flock from predators. The biggest threats to backyard chickens include raccoons, coyotes, fisher cats, dogs, and snakes. Some types of snakes like to eat chicks and may attempt to slither between the coop wall...
Predator Protection: Chicken tractors are designed to be secure and predator-proof, offering peace of mind that your chickens are safe from common predators like foxes, hawks, and raccoons. Cost-Effective: Building a chicken tractor can be more affordable than constructing a permanent coop. Many ...
1. Secure trash cans A raccoon’s number one food source on your property is your trash. These critters are smarter than you think, and they’ll knock over your garbage can or open the lid to get to the tasty morsels inside. To prevent this, make sure your trash cans stay tightly sea...
Chickens naturally perform this behavior at dusk every day. They look for a secure, high place to roost at night so that they feel safe as they sleep.Roosting barsin your chickens’ coop provide perching space above the floor of the coop. These provide a sense of security and prevent your...
Sundown: Lock hens back inside their nesting coop to protect from predators. During the winter months, they’ll also appreciate scratch grains before bed because digesting them has a warming effect. Once a week: Cleaning time! Take a moment to rake the bedding out of the coop and replace wi...
It's hard to keep wild birds away from your chicken run, but you can protect the grain. Make sure your feeders and storage units are secure. Plastic won't do - rats will chew through it very quickly. Choose metal every time - and make sure it has a secure lid....
Next, secure a water dish bowl and pellet feeder. Both bowls should be low and shallow enough for your chicks to reach into. Otherwise, they might fall into the dishes if they lean in too far. Step 5: Raising the Quail Chicks
We used a killing cone made from a 5 gallon bucket from home depot based on instructions we found on the internet. Cut off the bottom, cut the side, and then twist it into a funnel shape using duck tape to secure it. You can adjust it for other size birds by just removing the ...