Will chickens eat snakes? - Quora. Yes they will. They think of the smaller ones like we do spaghetti and the larger ones they regard as a threat. Regardless of size they usually try to kill the snake.
Can a chicken kill a snake?
Yes, but they're not snake hunters like guinea fowl. Chickens can kill snakes but they don't go out of their way to do it and they only pick on the really small ones that they could swallow whole.
What smell will keep snakes away?
There are many scents snakes don't like including smoke, cinnamon, cloves, onions, garlic, and lime. You can use oils or sprays containing these fragrances or grow plants featuring these scents.
What animals keep snakes away?
Foxes and raccoons are common predators of snakes. Guinea hens, turkeys, pigs, and cats will also help keep snakes away. If foxes are indigenous to your area, fox urine is a very good natural repellent for snakes when spread around your property.