Unmatched Predator-Resistant Chicken Coops

If you’ve spent any time in backyard chicken forums, you may have read the horror stories. A wooden door warped just enough for a raccoon to reach a paw through, or a fox chewed through thin chicken wire in under three minutes.

We're here to assure you that you can have piece of mind when it comes to your chickens. Here is how the engineering of a plastic Omlet Eglu coop outperforms traditional wood when it comes to predators.

1. The Anti-Tunnel Mesh Skirt

Most predators don't try to go over a fence; they go under. Standard coops require you to dig a trench and bury hardware cloth—a back-breaking weekend project.

The Solution: Omlet Eglu runs come with a heavy-duty, integrated mesh floor skirt that sits flat on the ground. When a fox tries to dig at the edge of the run, they hit the mesh and can't get under. It’s a simple, biological deterrent that works every time.

Anti-tunnel skirting around every coop run stops predators from digging under and in

2. Raccoon-Proof Locking Mechanisms

Raccoons have highly dexterous front paws with five non-opposable, sensitive fingers, acting as specialized tools for foraging, climbing, and manipulating objects.

Raccoons are notoriously clever with simple sliding bolts and wooden toggles. The Eglu features a twist-and-lift locking system and recessed handles that are physically impossible for a predator to manipulate.

Two-step raccoon proof locks on the Omlet Eglu chicken coop door panels

Two-step predator proof locks on the door panels are impossible even for dexterous raccoons

3. Steel Weld-Mesh (Not Chicken Wire)

"Chicken wire" is actually designed to keep chickens in, not to keep predators out. It is thin, brittle, and easily snipped by a pair of wire cutters—or a predator's teeth.

The Difference: Omlet Eglu runs are made from heavy-duty steel weld-mesh. It is coated for weather resistance and thick enough to withstand the brute force of a large dog or a persistent predator. It doesn't sag, it doesn't rust through, and it doesn't give way.

Omlet Eglu chicken runs are made from coated, heavy-duty welded steel mesh

Omlet Eglu chicken runs are made from coated, heavy-duty steel weld-mesh. there are no exposed staples for prying

4. The "No-Chew" Factor

As wooden coops age, the wood softens. A hungry predator can literally chew through a corner of a cedar coop to create an opening.

The high-density, twin-walled polyethylene used in our coops is incredibly tough. It offers no "purchase" for teeth and is impact-resistant, meaning even the most determined visitor eventually gives up and moves on.

Omlet Eglu chicken coops have high-density smooth polyethylene panels that offer no purchase for predators' teeth

High-density smooth polyethylene panels offer no purchase for predators' teeth

Extreme Predator Protection!

Most people think foxes and raccoons when it comes to chicken predators. But Omlet Eglu coops have been tested to the extreme by bears and cougars. These are seriously the most predator-resistant coops on the market!

300 pound bear unsuccessful trying to get into an Omlet Eglu Cube chicken coop

A 300 pound bear was unsuccessful in its attempt to break and enter an Omlet Eglu Cube chicken coop in Virginia

Cougar unsuccessfully attempts to enter Omlet Eglu Cube

Watch how this crafty mountain lion in Arizona made several attempts of sneaking their way into the Omlet Eglu Cube. But with its unique indestructible and anti-predator design, even the biggest of cats are left baffled by this coop.

Are Omlet Eglu coops predator proof?

The strong materials and clever design of Omlet Eglu coops makes it extremely hard for predators to get to your pets.

That being said, no coop is 100% predator proof. Check the coop and run regularly to make sure all features are working as intended, including latches, doors and run clips. If you live in an area with lots of predators, including smaller animals like martens and weasels, you might want to consider adding additional protection to the run.

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