Hi from SW of France

[permaguy]

Hi !

i'm new member here,

i'm a beginner flockster, having 3 hens since this summer,

i live in south west of France (USDA zone hardiness 8), and i plan to have a bigger flock (maybe 15-20 dual purpose breed chickens), some ducks (for slug control, and maybe some natural foie gras), maybe some geese for predator protection and pasture management,

i've got 2 acres of very steeped land, oriented East / south-east, with a well,

i want to manage my flock the natural / permaculture way,

so i'm going to plant a food/fodder forest for my family and the poultry, to feed to flock, protect them from terrestrial and aerial predators. I want to construct a fox proof coop with does not need a twice daily trip to it,

i'll got plenty of weird questions to ask, as i'm experimenting little explored paths of poultry husbandary, and as i'm a totally noob in flock management !

Thanks

permaguy

 

[Mahonri]

Permaguy!

WELCOME TO BYC!

So glad you've found us.

I'll admit, I'm jealous. I wish I lived on a farm... even if it were in the SW of France!

 

[CountryRoosterUSA]

 

[ChickenPeep]

We're happy you're here!

 

[OldGuy43]

Howdy from Austin, Texas.

 

[b.hromada]

Hello Permaguy!

from S. Florida! Its great to have you join us!

 

[weimarmama]

&

from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[peeper keeper]

Hi from NJ I'm new too! Good luck with your plans.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

You may find answers to your questions here - scroll down to General Chicken Questions

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/204/backyardchickens-forum-faq-chicken-dictionary#post_1198

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and

from Ohio. So glad you joined.