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Yeah, that's the other thing I'm figuring out. With 30 acres I hate to have to have it next to the house for electricity. I have other out buildings with power I could use. My oh my, so much to think about. birdaholic, let me know if you're coming. I'm gonna have to build a bigger coop!!!!

HappyChicken....our dogs are pretty well behaved and I think would be okay. Stray dogs are another matter, of course. I hadn't even thought about hawks! We sure have those here. They always try to swoop at our bird feeders and catch the little birds for a snack. Wow...that might do away...

Thank you all so much for the kind welcome! I think this is going to be an interesting adventure. SG_Chicken - Good luck with your new chicks!! Please keep me posted on your experiences. I'm sure they will be a big help. Alaskachick - I fear that anything short of a heat pump....well let's...

My wife and I live in Virginia and we are considering the prospect of raising a few chickens. We are animal lovers through and through so my only fear is that my wife will bring them inside when it get's cold! We live on 30 acres so space will not be a problem. Several of our friends have...