A week ago I lost a hen to some critter. No trace of anything except for two feathers about 20 feet from the pen. I had come to the conclusion it was a cat, but now I am not so certain.
Nothing adverse for a week.
Then Saturday morning I see evidence of digging and wire being pulled on the pen.
I put landscaping timbers against the base of the wire and made sure everything was tight.
Each night the timbers are pulled away from the fence, often rolled several feet. These are the preasure treated timbers 3x3x8 and they weigh about 20 pounds each. Whatever this is has the ability to roll them uphill for 2 feet.
If you give a critter long enough they will find a way in or dig their way into anything.
Last night I left the critter a "present". This morning timbers were rolled around, digging was evident and the "present" was gone.
I really hope I have solved this problem. My next step is a snare, or a night on the back porch with a rifle and my Toys-R-Us night vision goggles.
Bookmarks