HighlandsFlock
In the Brooder
- May 28, 2020
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Hello everyone!! Well first of all I am new to raising chickens. I live in Montana on 10 acres on the top of a mountain in a place locally known as the Highlands. My curiosity began when I visited my boss on their farm and met their chickens and tasted the difference in store bought and free range eggs. Well I was hooked and began my adventure in March 2020. I started with 11 chicks. They thrived in the large coop/run and outdoor space we constructed. Then I came home to carnage last week I lost 3 to what I thought was an owl. All my defenses were geared to land predators, rookie mistake. I researched and hung many deterrents and only let my chicks out when I was home after work the next day. Well I caught the culprit, carting off another 8 week old chick in broad daylight the very next day, a raven. Now I am covering their entire yard to protect them. No easy feat but I am committed to giving them the out door space they need to thrive. I now have 7 chickens- 1 Light Brahama- 2 Barred Rock and 4- Silver laced Wynodettes. I am considering adding 3 grown turkeys to the flock. Same outdoor space but separate living quarters. Anyone have any experience with raising turkeys and chickens together? I am so excited to be doing this and can't wait to see how this adventure plays out!!
Hi and welcome! It’s so great to have you here! I’m so sorry about your loss, you have a good plan though. Best of luck!
