hello from WI

[Teri B]

I'm starting out small. I have 8 chicks, 4-6 weeks old. I lost 16 last year to raccoons' I think.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC! Sorry about your losses to raccoons. What kind of chickens do you have?

 

[Rocky Rhodes]

Welcome to the fun!!

I would set some traps this year, if I were you. Good luck with your new babies, post some pics if you can.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your new flock! Sorry about your losses last year, be sure to check out the Predator forum for ideas on dealing with racoons, www.backyardchickens.com/f/13/predators-and-pests

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

So sorry for your losses. You have to build your coop like fort knox to keep the critters of the night out.

Enjoy your new babies and welcome to our flock!

 

[drumstick diva]

Raccoons will be back when they discover you've restocked their food supply. Unless you beef up your coop and run /shoot raccoons etc., you'll be buying new chicks all the time.

Please check out the predator threads and learn what to do to prevent attacks.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us! So sorry to hear about your losses. There is an article on raccoons in the Learning Centre, under Chicken Predators & Pests, with tips on how to secure your coop and run and protect your flock against those clever animals. Best of luck with the new start!