HEEEEEELLLLLPPPPPP!!!!!

[Ruler of the Roost]

So I bought a new home on some property… not a whole lot, but enough for what I want to do with my remaining years, and keep in mind chickens were part of the plan. …at least eventually. well the last owner didn’t take his birds with him and now they are my problem. I’m in over my head…

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

How many birds? Can you post pictures of your setup?
What are they being fed?
Can you also post pictures of the birds?
There is a wealth of knowledge here and we can certainly guide you through the basics then start discussing better ways to manage the flock so all parties will enjoy the experience.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! Glad to have you in this poultry loving community.

 

[N F C]

Hi, sounds like you've been pushed off into the deep end! To begin with, be sure there is ample clean water and appropriate feed available to the flock at all times. With more information about the current situation, specific advice can be given. Good luck!

 

[Ruler of the Roost]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! Glad to have you in this poultry loving community.

Ahhh thanks!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. Congratulations on your new home. I'm sure your having a lot of stress getting thrown into chicken keeping this way. Pictures will help us to help you.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

You might want to stop by our Learning Center for all kinds of great articles on all the aspects of keeping chickens... https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

And of course feel free to ask as many questions as needed.

Welcome to our community!

 

[Ruler of the Roost]

Hi again, I started with seven birds. Two roosters and 5 hens. The run that the previous owners had them is was very poorly constructed and within two weeks I lost three birds to predators. I built a new run from a Pawhut kit. (Zip ties were only in place to hold the chicken wire while I stitched the rest together with baling wire) dug 6” down laid 1/2” hardware cloth to keep digging whatever’s out. I am ordering a gravity fed water bowl and I currently am feeding them cracked corn cause it’s what I have but I’m upgrading them to crumble shortly and as soon as I can find a steady local supply in my new locality.

 

[Ruler of the Roost]

Just finished the new run yesterday. Tried to transfer them. Two of four escaped. I need to build a coup in the run, I know. I’m working on design ideas now that I got them in a safe run

 

[Ruler of the Roost]

The old run