In this article, you will learn why we choose to free range our chickens even after a raccoon attack and 10 Ways to keep your hens protected when you free range.
Guard Animals on the Homestead- Video Post
In this video Kevin introduces you to the newest permanent residence at the homestead. They’re mean…They’re ferocious…They will attack at any time. What are they? You’ll have to watch to find out!
There’s A Mountain Lion In With My Cows
Ever wonder why your herd is acting strange? We did. At first we thought there was a poacher on our land, but after some investigating, we found out it was a mountain lion. What were our clues? How did we figure it out? What did we do? Come on over and I’ll tell you.
Coyotes are killing our chickens!
It’s been a battle of the wills! Me and my 22 against the sneaky underhanded skill and agility of a pack of coyotes that have been stocking and feasting on our farm animals. Poultry-Net-Electric-Fence come to my rescue! We have been homesteading for seven years now and in that time a wild pack of coyotes […]
Raccoon in The Chicken Coop
Have you ever gone face to face with a raccoon? What would you do? How would you deal with the situation. Read this amazing story about what Kristi from Homestead Wishing did when she came face to face with a raccoon in the chicken coop no less!
How to Protect Chickens from Predators
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 […]
