Hello!

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your hobby farm.

 

[italktochickensTX]

I'm really excited about starting my flock. Next step is the run! They have a coop ready for when they are a bit bigger. Although I would love to let them free range with a safe area to return to, I have an energetic dog who already wants to the play with them. I also have to worry about hawks. I'm trying to decide if I want to go with a kennel and put wire on top.

That’s a great idea! Chickens are pretty low on the todem pole when it comes to predators. My girls free range all day but have a large run that I can keep them in if I need to (bad weather, hawk hanging around, etc) We lost one girl the neighbor’s dog (she had hopped our fence) and a chick to a hawk, I was so upset.

If you don’t plan to free range just make sure you have enough space in your run. The rule of thumb is 10 Sq ft per bird. That will help with bullying and keep everyone healthy.

 

[italktochickensTX]

Hello, and welcome! Good luck with your flock! Don't worry, I talk to my chicken's too, when I'm out there with them. A few will even try to talk back.

Lol ok people think I’m crazy but I swear they “talk” back. They make these cute little chirps and purrs when I baby talk them

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC!
There are two types of chicken keepers:
1. Those who talk to chickens and don't care who knows it
2. Those who pretend that they don't talk to chickens

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined our flock.

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us.

 

[Isadora]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! I'm so glad you decided to join our friendly and helpful community.

 

[HKG]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!!!
I'd love to see pictures of your pets!

 

[theoldchick]