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alabamachicks

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Apr 22, 2012
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Hi,

We live in South Alabama and have had our chicks for only 2 weeks.

We started with 12, now we are down to 8. I think we have 3 Rhode Island Reds and 5 sex links, although not really sure on that yet. We built a little pen with the smallest chicken wire until we could get until our coop and outside area set up for them and well, a cat was getting to them.

We secured it better and one night I actually saw a cat yanking one of the chickens through the wire. I have no idea how since the wire was so small and it was not cut or bent. Anyway, now it's super secured, and 8 seems to be the perfect number for us, so here's hoping we don't have any more trouble.

I just found this site looking for basic chicken care information as we have never had chickens. We are enjoying them so far. I know there is a time when you stop having their food available 24-7, but looking for the right answer and other things like that. I have already learned so much!

Thanks a bunch!
 
PS-The cat also got to the chick in my picture. He got her wing, and now she is our special gal. My husband named her Nemo :)
 
Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan :D

As you have unfortunately found out, chicken wire is not predator proof, and chicks can fit through it. Using hardware cloth on at least the bottom few feet will really increase security. Good luck!
 
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Thanks guys :)

And muttsfan, thank you for the tip on the hardware cloth. Husband currently has screen wired to the little pen and will definitely keep that in mind for our big coop/area.
 

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