Welcome to BYC. Please know that "everything" loves to eat chickens- depending on what wild life you have in your area, raccoons, coyotes, fox, weasels, hawks, etc. you may need a coup and run secure as Fort Knox, to keep them safe.
Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.