protecting your flock

  1. Quacking ducks

    How can I get my duck house and pen bobcat Proof

    Hi, I have been hearing a bobcat around our house at night different times. Does anyone know how I can bobcat proof my duck house and pen? Thank you
  2. 0ddaudd

    Do Guard Geese really work?

    Hey! I’ve had this question for awhile. Does a “guard goose” actually work by scaring off prey? If so, does breed matter? What about gender? And will they try to attack humans? I’ve also heard that getting a black chicken can deter predators as well but that might just be an old wives tale. I...
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    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  3. CLovesDucks

    Guardian Dog for Ducks

    Hi friends, We’re considering getting an outside dog as an extra guard against predators for our ducks. Their coop McMansion is safe but we want the extra peace of mind. We obviously need a breed that is friendly with ducks and will protect them. We have two elderly indoor dogs that I love...
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    • Forum: Ducks
  4. DolceVita

    CHICKEN HEALTH HELP

    Hi one of my chickens died yesterday and buried her this morning:,( she had a very poopy hind end. She seemed to not have any strength in her body and couldn’t or wouldn’t move. She’s a LH and has always been weak and stopped laying eggs about a month ago. I didn’t see any white or yellow on...
  5. PeaPod117

    Good small dogs for protecting flock

    Just wondering if there’s a smaller breed of dog that’s good for guarding chickens? I know corgis are good, but what else? I’m looking into buying a dog but also using it to guard the flock, especially since we want them to be free range in the day :)
  6. KikiDeAnime

    Protecting Your Flock From Predators

    Many of us know that keeping fowl brings predators to our property and they will kill a few or all of them. There are both daytime and nighttime predators so you will need to secure your yard enough that both can't kill your flock. Many of our members will tell you how they protected their...
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