Here on the farm I use a trail camera to get an idea of the wildlife moving around the property.
I usually keep one trail camera around the chicken yard, and another one in the woods overlooking a deer feeder.
For those of you not familiar with a trail camera, also called a wildlife camera, it is a battery powered, motion activated camera in a water proof housing.
They are attached to the side of a tree with string or cord.
When something walks in front of the camera, the motion sensor tells the camera to take a picture.
What are trail cameras used for?
I have pictures of an opossum going into the chicken house.
When I see pest around the chicken house, I know I need to set some traps out.
She is released unharmed, but usually rather upset.
Examples: Moultrie Primos
Here on the farm I use a trail camera to get an idea of the wildlife moving around the property. I usually keep one trail camera around the chicken yard, and another one in the woods overlooking a deer feeder.
For those of you not familiar with a trail camera, also called a wildlife camera, it is a battery powered, motion activated camera in a water proof housing. They are attached to the side of a tree with string or cord. When something walks in front of the camera, the motion sensor tells the camera to take a picture.
What are trail cameras used for?
Deer Management
Trail cameras are excellent for getting an estimate of the local deer population. Set up a wildlife feeder, or put out some corn. Place the trail camera over the bait and…
