Predators
Practical, sourced guides on Predators for backyard keepers of every level.
Every guide in Predators
Every guide is sourced from university extensions, USDA guidance and real backyard experience.
What kills chickens at night (and exactly what each predator leaves behind)
Find the killer by the clues: head-only kills, missing birds, pile of carcasses, dig marks. Forensic guide plus…
10 min read
Raccoons and chickens: a defense guide that actually works
Raccoons are the number-one coop predator - dexterous paws, night raids, and heads-through-wire attacks. Here is exactly how…
10 min read
How to protect chickens from hawks: overhead cover, hiding spots, and what actually works
Hawks take birds during the day and are federally protected. Learn how to use covered runs, hiding spots,…
11 min read
How to predator-proof a chicken coop: locks, hardware cloth, aprons, and automatic doors
Lock out raccoons, foxes, weasels, and diggers with the right hardware cloth, raccoon-proof latches, buried aprons, sealed gaps,…
11 min read
Chicken predators: how to identify the threat and build a layered defense for your flock
Learn which predators target backyard chickens, how to ID them by the evidence they leave, and build a…
11 min readNot sure how big to build?
Slide to your flock size and get the coop, run, roost and nest-box numbers in seconds, sized to university-extension standards.