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[lywilliams]

hello, thank you for adding me. I have been a chicken owner for about 6 years. We have lots of predators in our area. Recently lost my flock of 7 to a raccoon...who is no longer with us...I have a remaining to bantams. My cochin bantam has decided she is broody and I got her 6 eggs from a neighbor. It is as hot as here. Today it was 95. I worry the eggs will die. She is very tame and today allowed e to rub cold water under her feathers. She cooed and clucked as if she loved it. super cute. I hope at least one of her eggs hatch. She is a good mom, but lost previous chicks to predators.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi &

Glad you could join us here! I’m sorry to hear about your predator attack. It’s always so sad when that happens.
Fingers crossed your little hen has a good hatch

Enjoy your time here on BYC and all the chicken chat

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!

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[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[Pork Pie]

Welcome to BYC - nice of you to join us.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

So sorry about the predator attacks. Its never easy to lose them this way.

Make yourself at home here. If you have any questions about anything, ask us! Welcome to our flock.

 

[Antcohan]

Hello welcome to BYC!

I hope she hatches some and you dont lose them to predators.

Thanks for joining the flock!

 

[N F C]

So sorry for your previous losses. I hope your girl will hatch more chicks for you.

If you ever have questions on how to deal with the predators in your area, this forum could be of assistance to you:
Predators and Pests

Best of luck!

 

[lywilliams]

Thanks everyone. Coop has been reinforced and is currently much more resistant to predators. My beloved banti is currently on 6 fertile eggs from a full size chicken. The other surviving hen is a young banti. Thank you for including me.