Chickens are a thing of beauty!

[007Sean]

Howdy Laurie and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Laurie and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
So sorry you lost your whole flock.

 

[drumstick diva]

Nice to meet you Laurie. Hope you will enjoy Backyard Chickens as much as we do.

 

[NonnasBabies]

Welcome!

 

[sourland]

Hi, Laurie, welcome to BYC. Consider/research electric fencing as a protection for any flock that you may establish.

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome! So sorry you lost your flock! It’s great that you volunteer, very kind of you.

 

[Pork Pie]

Welcome to our community.

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 I’d suggest including your location using the guide in that link, if you have not already done so. You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[feathermaid]

I know it's always difficult to get back in the swing after you've suffered a loss, but I hope you can soon open your heart again to another flock of your own. Maybe possibly you could just build a bigger run to keep them safe during the day? Using the deep litter method or keeping a small compost pile can offer them some happy hours of entertainment and scratching while being contained. Here's a couple links you may find helpful:

How Much Room Do Chickens Need

Chicken Coop Ventilation - Go Out There And Cut More Holes In Your Coop!

Predator Proofing

Best wishes!

 

[BigATC]

Hope you feel welcome here and look forward to your input. Maybe start with two or three chickens and free range only for a short time while you are avail. That's what I have to do.

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Hey Laurie
Sorry to hear about your flock
I have also lost chickens during free ranging to foxes
Try keeping them in a run for the first few weeks then slowly let them out when you are home