New from mountains of Colorado

[coalcreekchick]

I'm a newbie, 10 girls (seems to be so far), 2 BO, 2 BA, 1 DB, 1 GLW, 1 BC and 3 cutie banties a frizzle, sizzle and silky, have 2 coops in our own large completely covered run, we live on several mountain acres with lots of predators, raised all from chicks now 11-12 weeks old, working on organic diet, fermented foods, healthy treats, want to eventually free range with strict supervision, doing well with coop training except the little ones are a bit behind, love them all, i also keep bees, all challenges at 9000' and cold winters, love reading multiple threads and just learning in general

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC!

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

How cool! I live in the colorado mountains too!!

We have lots of predators also. I would love to personally help you with any questions you may have as I can probably relate to you easily!

Be sure to check out our leaning center; lots of great stuff there!

Again welcome!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Sounds like you have a cute little flock!

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

Down to your south in the mountains of New Mexico! We are up at 7,000 feet and yes, short growing season, huge temp swings, little oxygen, LOL. Tough up at these altitudes.

Enjoy all your poultry adventures and welcome to our flock!

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[gander007]

Alright

 

[drumstick diva]

Your banties will be a lot happier and live longer if they DON'T free range. Frizzles, Silkies, etc. often have their vision obscured by their big crests and beards. They also are not flyers but, jump when they need to get going. They are just what predators are looking for. Silkies generally sleep in a pile on the floor(coop) than roost. another big advantage to predators.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

Feel free to ask lots of questions! We're all here to help.