Doyline is near bossier city. I have 10 Rhode Island reds and have no idea what I'm doing. I inherited them from my neighbor who just moved to Mo. I told her I would take care of them.
Hey! Im just down the road from you in Minden. Need anything, just ask. Your best bet on prices is gonna be at CONES... Ive priced all kinds in the Minden area. BUT, CONES only has non-medicated chick feed. I prefer the medicated kind, course that just my opinion.
Just make sure you have absolutely completely protected area for them. All kinds of predators will try for them in this area.
Hawks, vultures, opossums, coons, hogs, dogs, cats, bobcats, snakes and foxes. Chicken wire is useless except to keep chickens IN. It rips apart like paper for a predator.
Hardware cloth is at a good price at
Tractor Supply is ya need it. I also had good usage of the green gardening wire from there. Sturdy, just chicks could escape.? Maybe.
Something covering above them as well is needed. BUT, all can be averted with a sturdy building to house them at night. Completely closed up type arrangement.
THEN, if you have a dog or dont mind getting one, guardian of the yard only, herding/farm type breed, predators will generally stay GONE! At least for me, tho not all the gals here have had the same luck.
Show pics of your set-up if ya can, and maybe we can help with some ideas if you ever need them. RIR's are great! Good mothers and more friendly breed. Lays pretty steady too!
Best of luck!!!
