Frosty29
Chirping
- Nov 20, 2015
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Hi everyone, I'm new here and I need some guidance so I can be steered in the right direction.
I live in a suburban neighborhood on a 1/4 acre lot. My house sits in the middle and I have a relatively small back yard. I would like some chickens for eggs. I don't want a large hutch and want something rat proof. My first thought is a chicken tractor and some bantams. I figured it would be easy to move around and will keep them secure. I have raccoons and Hawks in my neighborhood.
Are the larger breeds much harder to keep? What would you recommend?
Is a rooster out of the equation in a neighborhood setting? I read they will protect the hens which I like.
What is the best kind of coop and enclosure for a small backyard?
Thanks,
Billy
I live in a suburban neighborhood on a 1/4 acre lot. My house sits in the middle and I have a relatively small back yard. I would like some chickens for eggs. I don't want a large hutch and want something rat proof. My first thought is a chicken tractor and some bantams. I figured it would be easy to move around and will keep them secure. I have raccoons and Hawks in my neighborhood.
Are the larger breeds much harder to keep? What would you recommend?
Is a rooster out of the equation in a neighborhood setting? I read they will protect the hens which I like.
What is the best kind of coop and enclosure for a small backyard?
Thanks,
Billy