David,
Now that this thread is entirely disrailed, youre hen suggestion (biological deterrent) has led me in a new direction. Rather than guard hens, who merely squawk and peck…Im thinking Komodo Dragons.
Advantages (Deliverables);
1.) 12 foot long meat eating lizard
2.) Amenable to warm climates like Texas
3.) Saliva dissolves flesh and causes extreme potentially lethal infection to the lucky ones who get away
4.) They generally eat the evidence
5.) I get to protect an endangered species
Im thinking of posting signs..”Attention..all solar panel thieves..(with directions to my house)…Im on vacation, Please examine my new solar panels guarded by my pet Lizard..named Cuddles”.
If it all works out right, I wont even have to feed Cuddles
Thanx David, youre the Best!