Do Opossums Kill Chickens?
March 19, 2025While it’s true that opossums sometimes eat eggs and kill chicks and chickens, it’s better to safeguard your hens than try to eradicate them from your property.
Coyotes on the Farm: How to Keep Livestock & Poultry Safe
March 17, 2025Coyotes may not be a farmer’s best friend, but they don’t have to be your worst enemy. These wild dogs are a necessary part of the ecosystem, keeping rodent populations under control.
Protecting Against Raccoons, A Poultry Super Predator
December 13, 2023Raccoons can be devastating predators if they access a poultry flock, so follow these important guidelines for defending against these common scavengers.
Tips For Keeping Rodents Out Of The Chicken Coop
June 6, 2023Rodents are more pest than predator to chickens, but in the coop they can spread disease and cause destruction, so make sure you don’t attract mice or rats.
2 Families, 2 Flocks: Different Plans For Chicken-Keeping
April 26, 2023These two families employ very different plans to their chicken-keeping endeavors. Both work well, so read on for tips for your own flock!
ID & Defend Your Flock Against Predatory Birds
April 11, 2023Aerial predators can take a toll on your flock, so learn how to identify and protect your chickens against predatory birds.
Coyote Or Fox? Know The Canid Culprit Stalking Your Coop
February 17, 2023Coyotes and foxes are two of the most common chicken predators. Here’s how to determine which is around and what to do about it.
Protect Your Chicken Coop From Common Predators
November 29, 2022Chicken predators can wreak havoc on a flock, so protect your coop and run from common predators using the following tips and techniques.
Chicken Chat: Escaped Chickens Evade Numerous Threats
October 24, 2022When chickens escape their coop and make a run for it, it’s a matter of life or death as they evade a handful of immediate threats.
