HAD COOP BOUGHT CHICKENS

[FumbleFingers]

So I thought it would be nice to have fresh eggs; and since the owner of this house that has me caretaking, had a coop and all these feeders, I got 8 chicks. - OMG whats this gonna cost

!

4 Buff
2 Speckled Sussex
2 Cal. Greys

Just browsing through the forums 4 - 5 hours, worried about Predators, have seen a possum before. Will they chew through chicken wire?

Robert Greene

 

[SunHwaKwon]

Can you try to post pics of your coop and run? We can help you figure out if it needs any modifications/fortifications.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi Robert

Glad you could join us here! Congratulations on your chicks I'm sure you will enjoy them very much, raising chicks sure is lots of fun and very rewarding too Have you checked out the learning Center? Lots of super articles there that are most helpful ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Wishing you the very best of luck and enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[FumbleFingers]

LOL I could post a pic but I haven't built the run yet!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Robert

Welcome!

That is how we got into chickens also; bought a house with a coop “can’t leave that empty” and the rest is history

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends

 

[CuzChickens]

Hi there, and welcome to BYC! I am so glad you joined us, please make yourself at home here! I think you'll like it!

~Cuz

 

[N F C]

Just step away from the chicken wire...all it does is keep chickens in, it won't keep predators out. Hardware cloth is a better way to go, it's more expensive but will keep your flock safer.

Nice looking fish in your avatar!

 

[drumstick diva]

Also put a cover on any run you construct to help keep raptors, climbers from getting in and chicken flyers from escaping. Any predator worth the title can get through chicken wire.

 

[FumbleFingers]

Kudos and thank you, all

 

[redsoxs]

Hello from Kansas and a belated

! Great to have you in our flock!