How Do I Protect My Chickens From Predators?
One of the most common questions we are asked at Handcrafted Coops is:
How Do I Protect My Chickens From Predators?
The one and only product we recommend to our customers is:
The Solar Nite Eyes Predator Protection System
The Solar Nite Eyes Solar Predator Protection System wards off predators both large and small, causes no harm, is simple to install and requires no upkeep. Solar Nite Eyes works by making the predator think there is another animal near your poultry. A predator will not attack if there is any possibility that attack will be disrupted. The two red lights on the Solar Nite Eyes unit mimics the eyes of an animal.
Solar Nite Eyes is solar powered, so doesn’t need to be plugged in or charged and there are no wires for you to trip over. Simply mount the unit where it will be exposed to sunlight for about four hours daily. It is automatic, so it will come on at dusk and turn off at dawn, requiring no action on your part. When properly installed, a Solar Nite Eyes unit will operate with absolutely no maintenance for years.
The key to warding off different types of predators with Solar Nite Eyes is placement of the units. For example, to make sure no foxes, opossums or other small animals attack, the units should be placed about 12 inches off the ground. For larger animals, Solar Nite Eyes should be mounted higher – about 24 inches off of the ground. Detailed installation instructions will accompany your Solar Nite Eyes Predator Protection System units, so you can feel confident that your poultry is protected. One unit can be seen at 2,000 feet away keeping predators far away.
We do recommend using more than one. Each Solar Nite Eyes Predator Protection System unit only points in one direction, get more than one so that there is protection from all directions.
The units are available by clicking here: Solar Nite Eyes Predator Protection System
