Aspiring Mountain Chicken Mama

[Janeofalltrades]

Hey all, I've already taken so much information from these threads, so thank you!

I'll be getting 6 babies come the end of April (Orpingtons, Cochins, EE's and Ameraucaunas). I live in Mammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierra mountains. If anyone else on here has experience with rearing chickens in the same area let me know!

We deal with pretty fierce winters but I plan on aggressively insulating.

My biggest predator concern is black bears, and reading everyone's comments on that issue I think I may resign to electric fencing.

Im open to all thoughts and shared experiences and am excited to be part of the BYC fam!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I have a resident momma black bear that lives in the woods behind my house and has visited several times. My setup is set inside poultry netting powered with a 10,000 volt charger and she's never given them a problem.
This print was left between where the coop now sits and my wood shed attached to the back of my garage.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[Janeofalltrades]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I have a resident momma black bear that lives in the woods behind my house and has visited several times. My setup is set inside poultry netting powered with a 10,000 volt charger and she's never given them a problem.
This print was left between where the coop now sits and my wood shed attached to the back of my garage.View attachment 2994261

Good to know. I wasn't totally prepared for the cost of the electric fencing but if I've made the commitment to raise these girls then so be it!

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of, with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Build your coop and run strong, as bear's have been known to push them over to get to the food.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. Congratulations on your upcoming flock!

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

Welcome to BYC! So glad you could join us!