Many Chickens

[Palmer64]

Hi I'm new. I have a lot of chickens. I moved in a new house and there was a Rooster, Hen and eight babies. Now I don't even know how many. They lay eggs in places I cant get to and continue to have more chicks. Is there an easy way that I can contain them in a specific are that might not be difficult. Thanks

 

[BantamLover21]

We're glad you joined us!

There are many ways to contain chickens. You could build a simple fence out of snowfence, hard-ware cloth, wooden boards, or possibly chicken wire (only use chicken wire in a predator-secure place, since it is very weak). A 4 foot high fence usually proves effective in containing chickens, unless they are gamebirds or bantam breeds that fly well.

The best option would be to build a secure coop and covered run for your chickens. That will protect them from predators and weather, and it will contain them. For information on coops and runs, I would check out the Coops section of the forums: Coop Designs.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

Bantamlover21 has given you some good advice. Good luck with your chickens!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

Glad you joined the BYC flock

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Bantam Lover 21 stated it perfectly.

Good luck and welcome to the flock!

 

[ChickyChickens]

Welcome to BYC!!! There are loads of members on here…so if you have ANY questions…just ASK!!!

Hope you have loads of fun and all your answers answered here on BYC the BEST CHICKEN KEEPING FORUM on EARTH!!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

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