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what is the best way to keep raccoons, weasels, and other predators away from and in your poultry barn?

I just got some chickens and I am thinking I am going to have coons, weasels, possums, in my barn that will get into my chickens. What is the best way to get rid/repel them? What about scare-crows? Are there any scents they dont like? Anything I could get at my Fleet Farm. I live in a small town so keep that in mind. We have Wal-Mart, Fleet Farm (Small one) & that is about all we have to get livestock supplise. (and human supplise...lol) Any good ideas?

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  1. a dog
  2. chicken wire fencing
  3. A dog is great. Coyote urine. Scure the barn good and tight. Motion light might help. I lost a lot of chickens last year to coons.
  4. a dog could help, but depending on the size of the dog it may get injured by the raccoons as they can get quite large and vicious. fencing won't do much good as the raccoons can climb and/or tear it down. they are amazingly strong and agile. i would suggest purchasing a motion sensor that attaches to your hose. this should be available at wal-mart and will spray any moving thing in its vicinity. good luck :o)
  5. smith and wesson
  6. A dog that barks and doesn't eat Chickens. Perhaps two dogs,one with good ears and one with size to intimidate the predators.
  7. traps where the other animals wont get to them,maybe a shot gun
  8. I used to have this problem too.Black snakes are another concern,they got 2 of our hens.I got a dog and that took care of the mammals trying to get the hens since my dog preferred to stay outside.He took care of a weasel one time and never had any problems after that LOL Guess it scared the rest of them. There aren't' any fool-proof methods that really work.Best to remember that animals will also dig under a fence too.I buried wire fence under my pen and also extended it out a few feet.I also locked my hens up at night. It all depends on your set up.You really need a place to put them overnight.Try thinking like a hungry predator.You may also want to search some yahoo boards.I know there are a few chicken boards and I am sure they can help you better.Best of luck
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