What Are Chicken Predators? Seasonal Threats to Your Flock
September 25, 2025Many common backyard wildlife are chicken predators, and their activity often follows seasonal or migratory patterns.
Do Opossums Kill Chickens? Signs, Risks & Solutions
September 25, 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.
How to Take Care of Chickens After A Predator Attack
September 25, 2025Knowing how to take care of chickens after a predator attack will help to give the victim(s) their best surviving chance.
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.
