Varmit Proof Your CHICKEN COOP

     Now that you have spent your precious time and money deciding on the perfect HEN HOUSE and purchasing the right CHICKENS, it's time to protect your investment.  Your HENS are a delicacy to hungry varmints, so here are a few ideas.  

     If you have a stationary CHICKEN COOP, you may want to dig a trench around the bottom and place CHICKEN wire, or wire mesh in so the pesky varmints will not be able to dig under the HEN HOUSE.  Also, make sure that your CHICKEN COOP run is well protected with wire mesh on the sides and top of the run.  Be diligent to put your HENS in the HEN HOUSE at night and ensure they have a very secure lock for safety.

     A good predator deterrent HEN HOUSE purchase might also be a good idea.  There are several A-FRAME styles to choose from, which may prove to be a little more difficult for varmints to enter.  Choosing a CHICKEN COOP that is up off the ground will give your HENS a safe haven from several varmints right off the bat.  Lighting up a HEN HOUSE at night may help to deter varmints, too.  

     One side note, "Mans Best Friend", could be your best bet for varmint proofing your HEN HOUSE.  Many breeds are instinctive protectors.  It's best however, to raise your protective dog at the same time you start raising CHICKENS.  This will give you a greater advantage for the Dog/HEN bond.  By following some of these ideas, you might have a better chance of raising safe HENS that will provide you with tasty eggs for years.

A-Frame Hen House

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