Raccoons Keep Getting In? Build This 8-Layer Defense for a Safer Chicken Coop

A forced latch, bent mesh, disturbed soil, or feathers near the coop can reveal a predator attempt—or a devastating loss. Raccoons are skilled climbers with dexterous paws, so a coop needs more than one well-placed latch. This guide uses eight practical layers to reduce the chance of entry and make weaknesses easier to spot. No […]

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A Practical DIY Chicken Coop Plan for Better Predator Protection

You built a coop. You got your hens. You went out one morning and something had gotten in overnight, and now you understand why predator-proofing is the most important thing you will ever do as a backyard chicken keeper. Whether you are building for the first time or reinforcing an existing coop, use this guide […]

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