Greetings from New Hampshire

[jronaldlee]

Hey, all, new guy from New Hampshire. I'm on my 2nd flock after a fisher cat wiped out most of my first (sad times). Right now I have Auracanas, Buff Orpingtons, a Speckled Sussex, a couple Cuckoo Marans... and a couple that I am not, frankly, sure what they are.

Nice to see y'all.

James

 

[vodkalady]

hey there...welcome...i am a newbie also..me and hubby have 14 new babies. several red sexlink and blacksexlink and rhode island reds and a cornish hen of all things...lol and something that starts with A and is a long name.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Sorry to hear about your loss. I hope your new flock will bring you nothing but joy. (And lots of eggs!)

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[DDNONIN2016]

Hello and welcome....so glad you joined BYC

Best of luck to you on your 2nd go around

 

[jronaldlee]

Thanks, everyone!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

Have you figured out how the fisher cat got to your flock? Post in the predators section to find out what you can do to prevent another attack.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and

! Great to have you in our community!

 

[jonalisa]

Hello James.
Nice to meet someone local. (We had a chance to drive through some areas of Chester recently and it is such a lovely town!)
I don't have chickens yet, just an apiary -but I'm gathering knowledge, advice and equipment for the spring. I am planning on 6-8 hens.
So sorry to hear a fisher cat got your chickens. I, too, am worried about that. We've seen a lot of foxes in the daytime lately and a home nearby had their bee hives destroyed by a bear, just about a week ago.
So far, this whole thing has become a bit more expensive than I anticipated, despite all the wonderful ideas on creative coops and runs. When you get right down to it,necessary expenses like hardware cloth and providing a truly predator-proof environment really add up, although it just doesn't make sense to skimp in any area of security. I hope I can afford to do it right.
Anyway, I look forward to connecting with you and others that are local to the area to share ideas and solutions.

Good luck,
jonalisa