I have the general metal runs, but I've covered it with hardware cloth in place of the chicken wire it came with. Today I saw a raccoon inside the run, and all the chickens were outside the run. I'm not sure if I left the run open (broad daylight, 1pm) or the raccoon opened the latch (just a...
Hi there!
Just wondering, is this enough security against raccoons??
My chickens don't free range and are kept in a large covered, hardwire run with a raised coop connecting to it. The doors have three locks. All three have carabiners, and then you have to turn the knobs so the doors can open...
I have lots of racoons, possums and skunks in my area. I know racoons can undo just about anything. So I am not risking anything and have been using small lock and key master locks. We've had a decent amount of rain exposure and the locks are already starting to stick a bit. Haven't even been...