Looking forward to enjoying a small flock

[CalliesKid]

Good evening all, we just purchased a coop big enough for 6 standard size birds. I would really like to keep it to one or two breeds. In the past my mom had RIR bantams but her was forced to cull them because of borough laws. My MIL(rest in peace) had RIRs as well. A different environment and state. I'm olle and spry. We live in the country on 1.5 acre. Does anyone here have RIRs and or New Hampshires? Dominiques are pretty too. So far we have a fox around and a raccoon and help with these vermin?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
You bought a coop? How large is it? Most pre-fab coops are far too small for the number of birds they claim to house and aren't very good protection against predators.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
Do you have a few pictures of the coup you purchased?
Is it predator proof?

 

[N F C]

Best of luck with your upcoming flock!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - good luck in establishing and maintaining your flock.

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! It's nice to meet you! Good luck with your new flock!

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC.

Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DiYMama540]

Welcome to BYC!
Lots of great ideas for predator proofing here. A great suggestion would be to use electric fencing or a hot wire are their pen.
Best of luck!