Introduction

[Magtoshi]

Hello All! My name is Margaret and I am new to BYC and to raising chickens. I now have 24 Cornish Cross birds that are 4 weeks old as of yesterday. I put them in a moveable tractor 2 days ago and we are now fighting the neighbors dog to keep them safe. My husband and I moved onto 32 acres about a year ago and this is our first attempt at raising any animals. The front 15 acres of the property we lease to a local rancher. We have discussed getting a dairy cow, laying chickens and possibly rabbits for meat, but decided chickens would be our first attempt. I look forward to all that I can learn on this forum.

 

[N F C]

Hi Margaret, it's nice to have you here with us!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Margaret, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining.

 

[Tookie]

Welcome! Glad you joined!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Welcome to BYC Margaret!

Great that you could join us all here! Good luck with your future plans and enjoy BYC

 

[Jenbirdee]

Hello All! My name is Margaret and I am new to BYC and to raising chickens. I now have 24 Cornish Cross birds that are 4 weeks old as of yesterday. I put them in a moveable tractor 2 days ago and we are now fighting the neighbors dog to keep them safe. My husband and I moved onto 32 acres about a year ago and this is our first attempt at raising any animals. The front 15 acres of the property we lease to a local rancher. We have discussed getting a dairy cow, laying chickens and possibly rabbits for meat, but decided chickens would be our first attempt. I look forward to all that I can learn on this forum.

Welcome to BYC! I’ve heard it said an electric fence is the best defense against dogs. I had a neighbor that let his dog roam free, but after a few years, the dog got ran over by a car.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore welcome.

 

[Blue Raptor]

Hello All! My name is Margaret and I am new to BYC and to raising chickens. I now have 24 Cornish Cross birds that are 4 weeks old as of yesterday. I put them in a moveable tractor 2 days ago and we are now fighting the neighbors dog to keep them safe. My husband and I moved onto 32 acres about a year ago and this is our first attempt at raising any animals. The front 15 acres of the property we lease to a local rancher. We have discussed getting a dairy cow, laying chickens and possibly rabbits for meat, but decided chickens would be our first attempt. I look forward to all that I can learn on this forum.

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. A dog that kills chickens is a big no no in this rural area.
Have you spoken to the neighbor about their dogs?
I'd be inclined to build a permanent coop and run, and use electric fencing too.