Lately we have been dealing with a fox who is either very clever or very hungry and determined. We lost five chickens over several nights and have implemented a few changes, including using foxlights, modifying the chicken tractors and making poor little Taz sleep outside! Read more over on Eight Acres.
Small Livestock Predators | To kill or not to kill?
It is absolutely inevitable. At some point on your homesteading journey, you are most likely going to encounter a predator. But we’re often tasked with that age old question — do you kill the predator, or “let nature take its course” and just try to perfect your security? Maybe you’ve never asked that question, and […]
Predator Loss on the Homestead
We thought we had a strong, safe chicken coop, but turns out we also had a hungry, determined predator lurking around the farm. How we managed to recover from a devastating loss and the steps we took to reinforce our coops to ensure our animals safety in the future.
