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smithc43 said:
Hi! I have been stalking posts on BYC for a while and figured it was time I actually join. My husband I have 10 chicks that are 4 weeks old this week. They are still in the brooder and we are preparing for their move outside in a few weeks. We have 4 buff orpingtons, 3 white plymouths, and 3 barred rocks. We (think) we have all hens---although there is one I suspect might be a roo. We both grew up with chickens, so chick raising and flock care is not an entirely new concept to us, but I'm sure we will have much to learn as we go.

We live in the Appalachian region of Virginia on wooded acreage. Our flock has a very large fenced yard along our woodline. I am a bit concerned about hawks since we can't cover our pen (way too large), so we are considering getting a turkey as flock protection. I am planning to put a post about this in a more appropriate section of BYC. Looking forward to learning from everyone!
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Welcome to Backyard Chickens a good rooster will do the job a turkey usually will not hope you enjoy the time here
 
Nice to meet you :frow
Welcome to BYC :welcome:jumpy
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WELCOME! We have Cooper Hawks we have to worry about here. Actually had a couple of chicken hawks make a dive while I was out there . Having just the back yard instead if the the large acerage has helped with less attacks I do believe. Good luck ..I would love to have more land!
 
Hi and welcome to BYC :frow We're so happy you've decided to join us :ya

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