hello BYC

[Palisandre]

I'm new to chickens, so looking for advide or tips you can share. I don't have my chickens yet. Still have to finishe the run.
Question: I have my coop/run set back in the trees, do I need a top over the run?

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Palisandre, and

! Great to have you with us! Research is good before you get your birds and BYC is a great place to do that research!! Check out the Learning Center - it will give you the knowledge you need to be a responsible poultry keeper! See the link below.

To your question: YES!! Cover the run - particularly "back in the woods"....raccoons, hawks, owls, bobcats....all can drop in for a chicken dinner!

Here's the Learning Center link:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/

And here's a chart if you are still deciding on breed:

http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html

 

[Palisandre]

I'm getting 3 Rhode Island gold & 3 Rhode Island bkacks. 4H chickens from a friend. Thanks for the advice

 

[LovePolish2]

Welcome from Missouri!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[Palisandre]

Thank you for the welcomes

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!