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[ValerieJ]

Its funny that you say that because I already have changed the number of chickens I have decided to start with from 4 to 8 and I don't even have any yet. I saw a Bald Eagle yesterday eating a rabbit on my property. Made me a little nervous as they can carry off a full grown chicken. Eagles are not a common occurrence. It figures

Bald eagles got about a dozen chickens around here between mine and my neighbors. Bird netting over the entire area you are ranging them will work with BEs. Of course we figured that out after we all lost a few.

 

[microchick]

We have birds of prey including eagles where we live also, @organicgal. Make sure you net over your run and don't free range unless you can stand guard or afford to lose a few birds to predators. I don't free range because of the birds of prey and 4 footed predators around us.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC.

Here are some links to useful resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - “How to...” guides
• Great go-to resource - Learning Centre
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Excellent sources of local information - U.S. States thread list

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Glad you decided to join us! I am very fond of Wyandottes

... meet Thelma, GLW and one of my first chickens. She’s 10 years old

 

[Claires Poultry]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

We're so glad to have you here with us!

Thank you for joining our wonderful community of fellow poultry enthusiasts!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Organic Gal]

Welcome Glad you decided to join us! I am very fond of Wyandottes View attachment 1958143 ... meet Thelma, GLW and one of my first chickens. She’s 10 years old
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THey are so beautiful! Thanks

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal Community!

Best wishes and have Lots of FUN!

 

[TheChiggens]

Welcome!
You must be excited about the new chickens coming! What are they gonna be?
As always Keep Clucking!

 

[Organic Gal]

Welcome!
You must be excited about the new chickens coming! What are they gonna be?
As always Keep Clucking!

I don't know 100% yet. I seem to like most all breeds but I need to keep in mind that I am raising chickens for the eggs since I love fresh eggs