Hello From El Paso, TX

[txfloods]

Greetings from El Paso, TX. I've been reading BYC for about a year. Had chickens for about a year or so. Lost them all tragically to a midnight marauder. Maybe a tom cat or owl or something? Dunno.

Anyway, going to get back into the chicken bid-ness, because I love the fresh eggs! Looking for some information on keeping the chickens protected from varmits, etc. Will get into the threads to research.

Glad to be here as a member.

Tim

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[All Henned Up]

1/2 hardware cloth is your friend!
Welcome and enjoy BYC!
Steve

 

[drumstick diva]

amen to that - also electrified fencing

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! Sorry about the loss of your first flock. X2 on the hardware cloth and electric fencing or electric poultry netting. Check out the BYC Learning Center articles & board on predators https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-predators-pests-how-to-protect-treat-your-flock

 

[txfloods]

Here's a link to a youtube video I shot last summer, detailing out my set-up. Any input is appreciated.

I understand what 1/2" hardware cloth is, but I'm not sure how it would help in the set-up I have. Thanks.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! Sorry to hear about your losses unfortunately with your set up almost any predator can climb chain link and get in to kill your chickens...I recommend covering the run with hardware cloth to keep them out. Good luck to you.

 

[chickenboy190]

 

[DelBlueHen]

Hi from Delaware! Have had some good times in Texas. Welcome!