I have asked, and seen other people ask repeatedly (in various locations around the internet) about the minimal wire gauge to keep certain predators out, but there is never a specific answer, only vague answers. People say "the thicker the better" or "welded wire" or "fencing wire," etc. Of...
Here are some more articles on how you can protect your flock from predators: Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Chickens from Predators Common Predators to Look Out For In The Fall Winter Chicken Predators To Look Out For Protecting Your Chickens from Springtime Predators The Secret Weapon for Safe Coops: Why Hardware Cloth is a Backyard Chicken Must ...
The small openings are key—they’re tight enough to keep out even the sneakiest predators, while still allowing ventilation and visibility. Unlike chicken wire, which is flimsy and easy for predators to tear through, hardware cloth is durable and built to last.
Has anyone tried releasing the fly predators by spalding? I'm curious to try this year, but worried they will become a nuisance...does anyone know if they hurt your garden? or do they come buzzing around people?
Spalding Fly Predators | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
As a new owner of a couple Emus, can anyone share with me any of the experiences they have had with emus and predators? I figure the young are vulnerable to pretty much anything that would go after a chicken, but what about half grown emu and adults? Has anyone lost Juevinille Emu (lets say 3...
Emus + predators | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens