Taking steps to protect chickens from predators should be on every chicken owner's mind. What are the important steps to take to guard the chickens? Raccoon, fox, hawks, bears, bobcats and the neighborhood dog, are all capable of wiping out a flock. All carnivorous and omnivorous creatures would be happy to find a chicken waiting to be dinner. I see a huge uptick in predator activity in the fall as the wildlife starts to get ready for a long cold winter. Spring also sees a lot of … [Read more...]