Another option is to use a mains fence to protect your chickens. Predators stop, down to the ground, and the management system of moving your chickens to fresh pastures appears to be an additional effective deterrent. Bird Protectors There are other ways to protect poultry and some of them wi...
During my Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hike, I took a very popular side trip to the top of Fisherman’s Peak. Perhaps not surprising, this peak was named in honor of the three fishermen, who on August 18, 1873, were the first ever to reach its summit. Surprising to me, however, ...
Burying Wire Mesh: One effective method to deter digging predators is to bury hardware cloth or wire mesh around the perimeter of the chicken run. Extending at least 12 inches below ground, this barrier prevents animals like foxes and dogs from digging their way in. Concrete Footings: For an ...
hole sized to fit the post, removed the bucket’s reinforcing rings and handle, upended it and slid the bucket over the post to the adjustment pin stop.. Little devils can climb up the post, but can’t figure out the sudden ceiling and walls. Note: Place the feeder well away from el...
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There are many other suggestions for squirrel repellent out there, but none seem to be as effective as hot chili pepper. Some commercial deterrents rely on scare tactics with predator urine from foxes or coyote, but these products don’t seem to be particularly effective. Similarly, bone meal...
The destruction doesn’t stop there. As this uninvited house guest graduates from nuisance to a real threat, you may find wires which have been stripped or chewed through. This can pose a fire hazard to your home. The droppings and urine left behind to create a bio-hazard asraccoondroppings...
I’d spent $30 on three diminutive plugs of the same species, and here were three times as many coming up for free. They were healthy and strong and ready to provide nesting, cover and fruit for many bird species, as well as food for foxes, rabbits, raccoons, and butterfly caterpillars...
Other serious researchers have explored the magnetic sensitivity of various animals, including migrating birds and rodent-hunting red foxes. Even cows and deer have shown a preference for north/south orientation. So what exactly did this Czech Republic/German study find?