Hi All! New to chickens and excited to be here

[tgulis]

I live in Indiana and I am raising a small flock. Seven birds total, a mix of Barred Plymouth Rock, Buff Orpington, and Jubilee Orpington. They're still pretty young, a little over 12 weeks.

I'm glad to be here, have been lurking a bit already and picked up some great advice.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Your lighter colored Barred Rock is likely a cockerel.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

Pretty chickens! Thanks for sharing!

We're glad you're here!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Hi, welcome! You need something a lot sturdier to protect your babies from dogs and other predators. Please check out our section on coops and runs. And good luck, enjoy your chickening journey!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. All I can add is Hardware cloth not chicken wire to protect them.

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us, always feel free to ask questions if you need anything.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Bsmac]

Hello from a fellow Hoosier! Welcome to BYC! As other members have mentioned your birds need more security and 1/2 inch hardware cloth is your best friend! Enjoy yourself here!

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Nice to meet you.

One of your Barred Rocks is a male, FYI.
And I agree with using 1/2" hardware cloth. It's much studier and safer!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! It's nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home here!