well im getting some chickens. and i really dont want them to get eaten because they'd be pets and as part of a project of mine.
to keep them safe i've built a brick enclosure with a roof but the bricks and concreted in and if a fox knows theirs chickens roaming about in their it could possibly get in.
so yeah protection so far: brick and rooved enclosure; coop for nighttime; im training them to fly well; i have a dog which would scare one away
is there anything else i can do, any plants which they dont like? or any other techniques
thanks, rich
Birds of prey --> for the win
Not much will put off a determined Fox, good luck! maybe if you know a zoo keeper, get your hands on some Lion droppings and spread them around the area from time to time! It would put me off! ;-)
John
For viewing or photography right place right time is everything. I'd rather be in the right place with poor kit than have the best kit and be in the wrong place.
haha loll
sadly i dont know any zoo keepers. well guess ill just have to make the enclosure even more secure i guess
Absolutely agree with the poo option.
A number of zoos now sell dung as ZOO POO & it certainly works - the lion version is an excellent cat deterrent & the elephant keeps away foxes. Chester Zoo has an online shop to buy & I think there are a couple of others. It is also a good organic fertiliser
We have guines fowl at home & they are excellent for alerting the presence of unwanted visitors of any description.
Hope this helps
Valmc
One Life - Live It!!
The RSPB is frequently asked about ways to keep certain animals away from the garden. As a conservation organisation, we are not generally involved in deterring and scaring birds or other animals. However, we appreciate that in some circumstances people can have problems
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LS