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[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Linzy ... Hardest part in town ... cannot keep rooster
maybe bigger goal ... Move out to land ?
Not always just now cover with at least bird netting

 

[AmesAcres]

Welcome to BYC! We love our Buff Orpington girls! They're almost lap chickens. Haha

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

thanks for the reassurance about keeping them covered. I just don’t want to miss the time to “train them” to free range. I broke my ankle recently making it harder to chase them if they wander too far. We do have a completely fenced property but I don't trust them enough yet! When they’re full grown, hawks shouldnt be much issue, correct?

The hawks will always be an issue. When they are older they will know to try to run and hide. But to be honest, I let my birds out in the afternoon and I stay out there with them because of the hawks and other predators. I don't want to lose any of them.

 

[BESSIE THE QUAIL]

WELCOME!!! I love to feed my quail treats too

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Linzy and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us! I would definitely not let them run loose until your ankle heals. If you keep a favorite treat in a jar, you can train them to come when you shake it. Chickens do love treats!
Sadly hawks will always be an issue if you have them.
And congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy!