Greetings,
Frank from Portland Oregon here. I have raised chickens in the city for about 20 years and I joined this site (again - I am sure I was a past member with a different account some years ago) because I am having some issues with the gals in my new neighborhood. To cut to the chase, rats...
I have had birds at three different properties in Portland and never have I had a rat problem. However, this past summer, the rates showed up in FORCE. I had a wonderful garden full of food and seeds and probably wasn't careful enough with the feed. And because my new (old) house is a fixer with plenty of porous exterior, I was in a real battle in the yard and occasionally in the house! At this point, I have the rat issue under control and I haven't seen one in more than a month. But having the chickens around is probably not something I can afford any more. Something about this new neighborhood just doesn't seem conducive to keeping them, and my next door neighbor hasn't been too happy about it either...
I have 4 birds just under 2 years old. And 1 rescue. Not sure how old she is but she lays well and is very people focused. Perhaps I'll post some pics when the sun is up.
I am looking to rehome these gals. If you are interested, please let me know.
Frank
Frank from Portland Oregon here. I have raised chickens in the city for about 20 years and I joined this site (again - I am sure I was a past member with a different account some years ago) because I am having some issues with the gals in my new neighborhood. To cut to the chase, rats...
I have had birds at three different properties in Portland and never have I had a rat problem. However, this past summer, the rates showed up in FORCE. I had a wonderful garden full of food and seeds and probably wasn't careful enough with the feed. And because my new (old) house is a fixer with plenty of porous exterior, I was in a real battle in the yard and occasionally in the house! At this point, I have the rat issue under control and I haven't seen one in more than a month. But having the chickens around is probably not something I can afford any more. Something about this new neighborhood just doesn't seem conducive to keeping them, and my next door neighbor hasn't been too happy about it either...
I have 4 birds just under 2 years old. And 1 rescue. Not sure how old she is but she lays well and is very people focused. Perhaps I'll post some pics when the sun is up.
I am looking to rehome these gals. If you are interested, please let me know.
Frank
and welcome or welcome back, as sour said post in the state thread 
Hello Frank and welcome back to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy 
