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[Mimi E]

I've retired onto 10 forested acres in the Pacific Northwest (Washington) and have been thinking about chickens and fresh eggs for 3 years. Now, I'm about to be given 3 laying hens and a coop all ready to go. I need to learn quickly to give them the best home possible. I'll be looking for suggestions about free-range - or fenced for safety. How to best "varmint-proof" their coop and enclosed area. And what problems might I be watching for as they adjust to their new home.

 

[Kale the Quail]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

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Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and Welcome to BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard Chickens, you are very welcome here.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
Best Wishes & Be Well!

 

[Friendly_Lurker]

Welcome!

 

[cluckmecoop7]

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Varmint proof wity 1/2" hardware cloth sealing all openings. Don't use chicken wire.
Install a predator apron.
All latches should be such that a toddler couldn't open them.
Watch for signs of coccidiosis after you get them as they will need to adapt to the new strains on your property.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your new flock.