UCP Episode 041: Wintertime and Predators

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Jen Pitino

European Eagle Owl – photo by Mara 1

Predators are always a concern for chicken owners. What may not be widely known amongst chicken keepers is that the risk of attack upon your flock may actually be worse in winter months than during other times of the year.

In order to properly guard backyard flocks from becoming prey to hungry predators of all sorts, chicken keepers need to properly prepare and protect their birds. Today on the Urban Chicken Podcast we discuss the best techniques to prevent attracting predators to your backyard coop and protecting your hens if the predators are already there. Continue reading →

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UCP Episode 023: Raising Chickens in Bear Country – discussion with Dr. Jessy Coltrane

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Jen Pitino

Backyard Bear – photo by goingslo

There are an estimated 900,000 black bears living in the wild throughout North America (USA+Canada). There is additionally an estimated 1,000 grizzly bears in the lower 48 states and 30,000 more of these massive creatures in Alaska. Many of these majestic creatures live in wilderness that edges cities and towns. Bears of all types love easy food — such as chicken feed and chickens! Continue reading →