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[rlafave69]

I'm new here my name is Ryan I live way out in the country and I'm trying to pick a few breeds of chickens that are alert and can dodge predators and such. As well as good sitting hens

 

[TwoCrows]

Hi there Ryan,

and welcome to BYC!

You might stop in at our breeds section of BYC for some ideas and info on the different breeds and how they might fit into your flock....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/category/chicken-breeds

Great to have you aboard and enjoy BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X2 on the BYC Breeds section, the Henderson chicken chart also compares a lot of popular breeds http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html#j

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[rlafave69]

Thank you !

 

[liz9910]

you've received some good advice here, good luck to you!

 

[drumstick diva]

I wouldnt count on any breed of chicken to be able to dodge predators - that's why they are "prey" animals and predators eat them.

 

[petrel]

You may find a breed that is alert and a good flier to avoid ground based attacks during the day, if they have lots of access to trees and cover. They may even dodge the occasional aerial assault. However, when the sun goes down and they are all huddled on their roosts, the buffet is open. It is up to you to keep the predators out.

Welcome to BYC!

 

[gander007]

The best way to dodge predator's is to lock them in a coop