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[Fowlmouthfarms]

I believe I used to have an account here but I can’t remember what email or pass I used so here we go again! I had a wonderful flock 8 years ago and upon moving into a new house, next to a new housing development, a displaced Bobcat broke into my coop and ate all of my chickens in one night. I was devastated. Since then I was afraid to get a new flock, but my sweet husband is helping me build a predator proof coop and run and since the bobcat has not been spotted in several years I think the new flock should be ok. My new flock will be assorted heavy breeds and EEs, along with a few Polish and silkies. I’m happy to be back on and look forward to connecting will all the helpful and knowledgeable Chicken lovers here at Backyard Chickens.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome (back) to BYC! So sorry for your loss. Best of luck getting started again!

 

[Blue Raptor]

I believe I used to have an account here but I can’t remember what email or pass I used so here we go again! I had a wonderful flock 8 years ago and upon moving into a new house, next to a new housing development, a displaced Bobcat broke into my coop and ate all of my chickens in one night. I was devastated. Since then I was afraid to get a new flock, but my sweet husband is helping me build a predator proof coop and run and since the bobcat has not been spotted in several years I think the new flock should be ok. My new flock will be assorted heavy breeds and EEs, along with a few Polish and silkies. I’m happy to be back on and look forward to connecting will all the helpful and knowledgeable Chicken lovers here at Backyard Chickens.

Welcome back into BYC!!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome back to BYC So sorry for your losses. Can't wait to see pictures of your new flock and coop.

 

[janiedoe]

I believe I used to have an account here but I can’t remember what email or pass I used so here we go again! I had a wonderful flock 8 years ago and upon moving into a new house, next to a new housing development, a displaced Bobcat broke into my coop and ate all of my chickens in one night. I was devastated. Since then I was afraid to get a new flock, but my sweet husband is helping me build a predator proof coop and run and since the bobcat has not been spotted in several years I think the new flock should be ok. My new flock will be assorted heavy breeds and EEs, along with a few Polish and silkies. I’m happy to be back on and look forward to connecting will all the helpful and knowledgeable Chicken lovers here at Backyard Chickens.

I'm so sorry!
Welcome to BYC & best of luck with your upcoming flock.

 

[Tookie]

Welcome back to BYC!
So sorry for you losses.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry for your losses, it's never easy to lose them no matter the circumstance.

Enjoy reestablishing your flock, if you have any questions about anything along the way, be sure to ask. Welcome aboard!

 

[BeefQuesoritto]

Welcome! You have such a cute username. So sorry about your losses. Hopefully you get that predator proof run all set up. Best of luck! Hope you enjoy it here!

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Welcome to the coop! I use the Forums and Articles tabs at the top of the page to do research. You can get lost for hours. It's nice to know you are minutes away from getting help with questions and emergencies! I always check in the "What's New" section as well at the top of this page. This way I can read how I may have a similar question or help give some advice.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

As long as your coop and run are constructed of hardware cloth with a no-dig predator apron and no holes larger than a half inch you should be quite secure. The addition of hot wires or electrified poultry netting will add to that security level.