One of the hardest things in keeping chickens is keeping those chickens out of the reach of chicken predators. it seems that everything wants to eat chickens: neighborhood dogs, raccoons, foxes, weasels, even chicken hawks (our most-often visited predator here).but you’re smarter than they are. here’s how to keep your hens safe.. Creating a safe chicken coop to protect your flock from predators. is your chicken coop safe? predators are one of the biggest concerns that chicken keepers face. they’re stealthy, tricky, and strong. a predator such as a fox or a weasel can decimate your flock in one night..

