Snakes!!!!

[WB Chicks]

Copperhead snake problem! In 3 weeks, the 2nd Copperhead snake was killed by my hen house.
the first one was in the run before we increased walls from chain link fence and poultry wire to finally 1/4“ and 1/2“ hardware cloth. The hardware cloth is buried in the ground about 3” and 3x6 stones(bricks) are placed next to the fencing. We have done as much as we can think of to protect our Girls. We call it the Taj MaChick House!

Obviously, living in the Texas country, it is no surprise snakes are around. The shovel and long handled machete or always readily available.
My question is....has anyone come up with a Solution to ward off or discourage snakes from coming around their chicken houses??? Besides harming the Girls, the dogs are a concern as well.
Attached are photos of our set up for the 2 chickens that are 15 months old.

 

[Chickmama672]

Are the undies from Duluth trading comfy? Will they discourage snakes in some way? Lol I think you posted a bunch of your camera roll by mistake

 

[WB Chicks]

Copperhead snake problem! In 3 weeks, the 2nd Copperhead snake was killed by my hen house.
the first one was in the run before we increased walls from chain link fence and poultry wire to finally 1/4“ and 1/2“ hardware cloth. The hardware cloth is buried in the ground about 3” and 3x6 stones(bricks) are placed next to the fencing. We have done as much as we can think of to protect our Girls. We call it the Taj MaChick House! View attachment 2261408View attachment 2261410View attachment 2261414Obviously, living in the Texas country, it is no surprise snakes are around. The shovel and long handled machete or always readily available.
My question is....has anyone come up with a Solution to ward off or discourage snakes from coming around their chicken houses??? Besides harming the Girls, the dogs are a concern as well.
Attached are photos of our set up for the 2 chickens that are 15 months old.

Are the undies from Duluth trading comfy? Will they discourage snakes in some way? Lol I think you posted a bunch of your camera roll by mistake
[ how embarrassing!!!!so sorry. Attempting to delete! I don’t want to be banned from this sight for posting non-pertainable subjects!!! I’m quite new to this format.
Again, apologies to all!!! And I’m quite sure my post was not in the correct category!!