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Hello everyone, I am new member, however I have raised chickens in my backyard several times before and I am always open to new idea's on how to do things better, because if there is one thing I have found out, it is that, if there is a way a Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, or Coyote to get access to your chickens they will find it, even in the middle of a city. I am currently buying the necessary items to build out a secure coop and chicken run for my 6 female chicks (Black Australorp) arriving in July. I look forward to sharing and learning from all of you the knowledge that make raising chickens in the city both a challenge and a pleasure.
 
Yes, unfortunately most things like chicken and living in the city doesn't mean those critters aren't there to find them!

I think you will be very happy with your Australorps. They are a favorite around this site and I love mine.

Keep us posted when the chicks arrive and don't hesitate to share any questions or stories around here.

Thanks for joining and welcome to BackYard Chickens!
 
Jener8or said:
Yes, unfortunately most things like chicken and living in the city doesn't mean those critters aren't there to find them!

I think you will be very happy with your Australorps. They are a favorite around this site and I love mine.

Keep us posted when the chicks arrive and don't hesitate to share any questions or stories around here.

Thanks for joining and welcome to BackYard Chickens!
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Thank you !
 
Hiya, and welcome to BYC! :frow We're glad we're here.

Definitely, 1/2" hardware cloth will keep most everything out. Be sure that's secured in place with washers. We bent ours out about 18" on the bottom, then covered it with rocks. @DobieLover will be along and can show how she didn't cover hers. We border a forest so have to keep everything secure at night for sure!
 

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