Episode Details

You don’t need a fancy coop.

You need a secure one.

In this episode, I walk you through what actually keeps your chickens safe — not what looks pretty on Instagram.

We cover:

• The biggest predator mistakes beginners make
  

• Why chicken wire isn’t enough
  

• How dogs are often the real problem
  

• The 5 non-negotiables of a predator-proof coop
  

• Daily habits that protect your flock
  

• What to check before predators ever become an issue
  

Foxes, dogs, hawks, snakes — if you have chickens, you have predators. The goal isn’t panic. It’s preparation.

If you’re setting up your first coop, or you want to reinforce the one you’ve got, this episode will give you a clear plan.

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Next week: Egg Overload — what to do when you have more eggs than you can handle.

Life’s too short to eat store-bought eggs.