Hello from East Central Minnesota!

[MsFlocker]

We have buff orphington and black australorps hens, no roosters. Last week, something or things killed nine of them. It was ground-based, happened during the day (we were gone), and is possibly a cacher, given the number of chickens killed. We're thinking coyote or fox, since both are in the area. Looking for outdoor pen suggestions since my ladies can no longer safely run through the yard. Thank you so much.

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Sorry that happened to your flock. They need a good predator proof coop and run.

 

[janiedoe]

I'm sorry for your loss.
The most secure runs are built with a roof, and hardware cloth. I feel safe leaving my coop doors open to the run 24/7. I won't say nothing can get in, but, thanks to 19ga 1/2" hardware cloth it is about the most secure set up you'll find.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Welcome to BYC @MsFlocker

Great that you could join us all here! I’m sorry about your losses. Good luck with getting them a secure coop and run set up

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great pace to explore and hang out.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Oh gosh, I am so sorry for your losses. Predators are brutal. Definitely get the coop shored up and most definitely keep them in a big secure run.

Welcome to our community!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Plans and your Flock. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Protect your flock. The predator will be back.

 

[MsFlocker]

I'm sorry for your loss.
The most secure runs are built with a roof, and hardware cloth. I feel safe leaving my coop doors open to the run 24/7. I won't say nothing can get in, but, thanks to 19ga 1/2" hardware cloth it is about the most secure set up you'll find.

Thank you!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I have successfully kept my flock within a 1/3 acre pen surrounded by electrified poultry netting for 4 years with no losses from ground predators.