I messed up and now all but 1 baby is dead!! **UPDATE!!! PICS heavy***

[geebs]

CL may have someone in your area with a buddy for your gal.... Good luck dear.. so sorry..she is so cute

 

[anderson8505]

Sorry for your loss. If it was a predator reach-in there would be blood & scratches and I doubt the rest would have stayed where something could get them. Probably a weather condition. Again, sorry. I am a first time chickener and I can't imagine losing my babies.

 

[Dogfish]

Sorry about that event. Might be time to build or buy a trap and catch whatever is out there. I would also attach a secure run, covered on top and sides, to the coop.

Try as we might to be perfect, most folks have lost a bird or two.

 

[flowergirl60]

I'm so sorry for your losses. Your little one is very sweet looking. I hope you can find her a companion or 2.

 

[al6517]

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I will be more than happy to seriously guide you so that you can sleep at night and feel secure that your birds will be safe and happy. I am sorry if my calious hard as nails approach to things, sometimes it does help to get a different perspective. I again would be more than happy to lend a hand, I own a Construction co, so I know I can help with anything big or small. best wishes AL

 

[Jencleg]

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I will be more than happy to seriously guide you so that you can sleep at night and feel secure that your birds will be safe and happy. I am sorry if my calious hard as nails approach to things, sometimes it does help to get a different perspective. I again would be more than happy to lend a hand, I own a Construction co, so I know I can help with anything big or small. best wishes AL

Thank you Al. My husband has the same approach as you so it did not shock me ...Well maybe for a second

A good night's sleep escaped me last night....so I will be looking for any advice on how/where to set that coop in the safest place. You all have seen what I have and I have a wooded area, so any imput is welcome!

 

[terrilhb]

I am so sorry for your loss. We all make mistakes please do not beat yourself up. Sounds like you are fixing the situation. Good luck and hang in there.

 

[Jencleg]

Thank you!!

 

[Mzyla]

Very sorry....I do imagine how painful it is for you, especially your first chickens!
And so beautiful ones!

Please forgive me, if I too, sound harsh, or correct me if I'm wrong.
Just trying to help.
I have look and look on your pictures very thoroughly and noticed couple of possible problems:

 

[Jencleg]

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LOL! NO problem! How can I be upset when I asked for imput! My red & green coop? I will explain:

My daughter is 5'2

and by the time we figured out how many hens we had, I was hoping to build an extension on the back for the laying boxes. I am also trying to figure out the safest way to attatch this to a run so that they can run (SAFELY) free during the day.
The gap in the door = my dear hubby in a hurry to get the door hung but I an going to straighten it & put a lock on it before the next ones go in.
The gap on the side= the wood on the side was cut at an odd angle and so on that corner the front & the side meet but there is a little over hang the looks like a gap.