Greetings from West Virginia

[Michael OShay]

For the most part only dogs. The coop is next to the house and I am always home to keep an eye on things. I had a problem with a fox last June when I couldn't put up the chickens at night. Our old set up collapsed in a huge storm. In the early morning hours any chicken that would wander the edge of the property would get taken. Once we rebuilt then we haven't had any issues except for a loose dog last week.

Predator losses are always the big issue with free ranging chickens vs. keeping them in enclosed runs. There will almost always be some losses in free ranging, and it's up to the chicken owner to determine whether or not those losses are acceptable enough for the benefits of free ranging. I'm glad it's working out for you.

 

[nj2wv]

Predator losses are always the big issue with free ranging chickens vs. keeping them in enclosed runs. There will almost always be some losses in free ranging, and it's up to the chicken owner to determine whether or not those losses are acceptable enough for the benefits of free ranging. I'm glad it's working out for you.

The enjoyment they have exploring far outweigh the few issues with predators. I call them my wild chickens lol.

 

[Book Em Danno25]

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Michael has given you great advice.

 

[ChickyChickens]

Welcome to BYC!!! There are loads of members on here…so if you have ANY questions…just ASK!!!

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