bridgy chooks Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hi all Just had a chat with a neighbour and he's said that he's seen a stoat running in and out of the run recently Obviously need to seal up any holes I can find but does anyone know if they can hurt chickens???? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I'm surprised they haven't been hurt already if there's a stoat. I thought they were pretty mean little creatures. I know they'll take rabbits so I would have thought it would be capable of taking a chicken. They're able to get through tiny gaps though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Stoats will rip the heads off chickens from what I've read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgy chooks Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 Am worried now! will have to beef up run security!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 When I was 11 I lost my pet duck "Webster" to what was thought to be a stoat, as it was found headless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Stoats are up there with Mink,Weasels and Foxes-enemy #1,2 & 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I'm afraid they may pose a danger to your hens.......and will steal eggs too. Perhaps you could set a live trap and then take him for a long ride in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Another predator to add to my list to worry about. So now that's Foxes, Stoats, Weasels, minks, Rats, Cats, Dogs and Birds of Prey! (Not all cats and dogs I know) My chickens will be living in fort knox soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
