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keeping chickens safe from predators
November 22, 2015
4 things you can do to protect a rural flock
Chickens are so easy to raise that they fit almost anywhere. Many are in small suburban backyards where predator loads are smaller, and flocks are a little easier to protect. However, some of us live on larger, wilder land and have to deal with an additional variety of predators that would love a good chicken […]
July 11, 2014
4 Point Daily Coop Damage Inspection
It's the one thing most people forget, but it's also something that should be done daily make sure your flock is safe! It doesn't take long; it will probably take 2 minutes or less. What is it? A daily coop damage inspection should be a part of your regular maintenance routine! Having a predator-secure coop is […]
Connecticut’s state motto: "He who is transplanted still sustains." This is so fitting! We moved in November of 2013 from a rural/suburban New England town to our current residence in Connecticut, and have been fighting ever since to sustain our dwindling flock of chickens. While we had run-ins with predators at our old haunt---including raccoons, hawks and coyote---it […]
