Securing bottom of chicken coop

Knowing how to protect chickens from predators is a top priority for any responsible chicken keeper. Learn strategies and tips to protect chickens from predators and ensure they can roam your yard or coop in peace.

Knowing how to predator proof the chicken coop, enclosure, and yard is essential to keeping your flock safe! Here are some great tips to get you started!

The safety and security of your chickens are paramount for any poultry enthusiast. Predatory animals can pose a significant threat, and some of them are expert diggers, making it essential to fortify your coop against these ground-based intruders. One effective and practical solution to safeguard your feathered friends is using coop aprons. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of coop aprons and guide you through installing them to ensure your chicken coop remains a haven.

Predator-proofing a chicken coop is essential for keeping your chickens safe from common predators such as foxes, raccoons, hawks, and even neighborhood dogs and cats. Read more to find out a list of 30 ways to predator proof your backyard chicken coop.

Quick question for the experts in here... I am in the process of building my first coop in the country, and I have a predator problem. I was thinking...

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By their very nature, chickens are easy targets for predators: They're small, rarely take flight, and often huddle together when threatened, making them vulnerable to attack. But with a few simple measures, you can beef up the security on your chicken coop and chicken run to protect your flock from

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Katie | GregsChicks • Backyard Farm on Instagram: "I’m sure you’ve seen several videos about securing your chicken run. I thought this was a great visual as to the why behind it, if you haven’t actually seen rat tunnels, or predator tunnels, or the evidence of something trying to get in. The other option is to go 3 or 4 feet digging down if you don’t want to do the entire floor. For me, it was easier and made more sense to just do the floor. My entire run is wrapped with hardware cloth…