3 Ways To Have PREDATOR FREE Chickens
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- Опубліковано 16 лис 2022
- Keeping chickens predator proof can be very hard. Chickens have many predators but in this video we will give you the best 3 ways to keep them safe. We have had chickens for over a year and no predator attacks EVER.
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We have always built our coops up off the ground to prevent 'dig ins' also. Literally never had a predator break into any of our 4 coops in all 7 years of chicken keeping.
Caesar is so handsome!
We have the wrong dog breeds on our homestead 🤣🤣
You have to be intentional, of course free ranging puts them at risk but have protection helps!
Coop is very close to the trees and woods. Can't believe you don't have birds of prey in the trees watching the chickens.
IMO, the ONLY way to be 100% predator free is the great coop you have and wiring over top of the chicken run. But most people don't do this for whatever reason.
One thing that really gets me is, DIY homesteaders will import various types of farm animals onto their property BEFORE they build the PROPER structures to mitigate attacks by predators. In fact, many haven't completed the build of their cabin prior to having animals. And like you said, most animals are no match for a predator and these animals are at the mercy of their owners concern, care and intelligence regarding guarding against predators. THese people should not be allowed to have animals IMO.
We have been lucky about that, they do have 3 different places to hide under that has helped but I do agree, closer to trees and woods then we would like. Thank you for watching and the great tips!
Holy cow. I click on a video to see how to keep predators away from my chickens and I get a video of a guy flirting with his chickens for minutes as he teases at giving an answer.
My Great Pyrenees and American Pitbull do a great job watching my chickens and my neighbors chickens.
Thank you! beautiful animals, very nice coop! Our niece dog was just attacked by a coyote, about the same size as your little one. He survived because family was close, but had to go to the vet for treatment. We've had chickens since 2014, cats, raccoons, possoms, visit nightly. only one issue when the coop was left open one morning.
Great content and helpful ideas. I'd like to add to it. Put deer or bird netting around your chicken fencing and over the top. We've been able to keep hawks out (one literally sits feet from our run just trying to figure a way in 😬.) We've had 3 6ft snakes get stuck in the netting too. I'm really thankful for the netting. God bless you and your family ❤️
Great tip! We have such a big area and it would be a huge net! But I do think it’s great for people looking to have ultimate protection
Love this presentation, thanks
I have two dogs. We clean up after them and place it around the perimeter of our yard. I believe it helps keep predators out. Wed don't do the whole property because it's almost 48 acres. But we do have coyotes bobcats and many other predators.
That’s a great idea, I don’t blame you for not putting them around all 48 acres 🙈
LOVE ALL YOUR INFORMATION YOU TALKED ABOUT EVERYTHING YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF LOVE IT AND INTERESTED AND HIT ON IT ALL THANK YOU SO MUCH LOVE IT
I appreciate that William! Glad you enjoyed and hope you enjoy more in the future!
Lot of good information and especially like the hat, go green!
Go white! Thank you for watching
I love your chickens!
Tip...put a rubber sheet flap over the handle to keep it dry and not freeze. Always Make sure auto doors have a way to open manually. Good video and nice Coop
Great tip! Thanks we appreciate people helping us out Ana
LOVE THIS
Good advice! Thanks for sharing…
No problem! Thank you for watching!
Our GP are the best protection, our property is adjacent to national forest, and we never had any predator issues
Great Pyrenees stop everything, they are the best
Good information!
Thank you Janice!
Great information
Glad it was helpful!
We just went out and bought a great Pyrenees for protecting our chickens and whatever animals we decide to go with next!
Woohoo! Wish you the best Josh. They are GREAT dogs. Some challenges but you will enjoy them!
I have 3 pyres. They actually guard mammals and not designed for chickens. Mine can't handle chickens. So they are not in the run with them. But like he said his dogs patrol and add scent around the yard. Mine are great at chasing off coyotes - they are high fenced. But their bark keeps them at bay. Hope you have a wonderful time with your pyrs. Amazing breed. Mine practice take downs all day long - wrestlers and very serious at it.
Ceasar looks FIERCE!
He is a great rooster but can be scary 🙈
We're getting started with a similar sized lot. How is your Great Pyrenees with strangers and with your neighbors? I'm nervous getting a livestock guardian dog with only 2.5 acres and worried whenever I have company the dog can be protective. Also, I'm nervous my neighbors will hate me if the dog barks a lot
Well he sure barks a lot and loud when guarding outside. But he does great with people especially when we are with him he would never attack a person when we are with him
I have the same type of rooster, but he has been handled since birth, yet he is still protective. But unlike yours, he is a bit selfish and would eat before the hens.
It’s funny to see the different personalities
Where is your coop from? I’d love to get one just like it!
Are you from Michigan? By chance we had some local make the build
What size is your coop?
5x8 it probably could house 20-25 birds since we free range !
Does the rooster not fertilize the eggs?
Yes it does, why do you ask?
Mine free range so the problems happen during the day, Fox keeps getting my chickens...never at night when in the coop
Ok I continued to watch, the guard dog is probably my answer. Thanks for your video!
No problem!
Have you ever had any arial attacks ?
Luckily no, chickens have stayed safe!
Where is your old rooster ?