Sep 17, 2021 · Areas with open structures such as old or abandoned barns, sheds, and similar buildings are ideal nesting sites for barn owls, though they also make use of natural tree …

Feb 15, 2008 · Barn owls are rarely a threat to chickens. On the very rare occasion they might grab a small chicken or chick but their standard prey is mouse sized rodents, maybe …

Jun 25, 2009 · As everyone else has told you yes, but... it depends on the owls. I'm not worried about our tiny screetch owls. Shoot they were so wimpy they were run out of their house by …

Dec 9, 2009 · They never took off with any but I did have to patch up a lot of heads until I finally sold them all. after I sold them I had no more problems with Owl attacks. Where I am at, I have …

Nov 12, 2020 · We've had a lot of birds for many years, and 99.9% of the time they are free-range 24/7. We have a barn approx 100 ft from house that we leave wide open for our birds, and …

Mar 7, 2007 · Owl, Barn (=Barn-Owl, Common), Tyto alba Barred, Strix varia Boreal, Aegolius funereus Burrowing, Speotyto (=Athene) cunicularia Elf, Micrathene whitneyi Flammulated, …

Sep 23, 2013 · Just about 10 minutes ago, Mr. Owl comes BACK! It was still light but dusky. The Owl perched himself right at the peak of the large storage shed right behind the coop, and just …

Nov 9, 2020 · First when owl makes a kill, leave the carcass in place. Owl will return to finish consuming that carcass before making a fresh kill most of the time. That buys you more time …

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Mar 14, 2016 · Some people attach the coop to the wall of the house, or the well house (if you have one, and if it is heated), or to the garage, or to a barn full of larger heat producing …