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[pen2017]

So excited, as getting 4 rescue hens next Saturday. Just bought a coop, chicken wire and feeder. Would welcome any advice.thank you penny

 

[Cntry1958]

Penny welcome, Chicken wire you may want to return. Most predators can easily rip the wire open so what you need to do is get what is called "Hardware Cloth". Make your coop and run out of it. The hens will be much safer. Also if the coop is a prefab one you need to reinforce it. Chickens need about 4 square feet of space per chicken in a coop so make sure it is big enough for your girls. Specially if your like us and end up getting more. Run is about 10 sq feet per chicken.

Getting chickens that are laying already is cool but don't be surprised if they stop laying for a little bit because of stress and not knowing their new surroundings. It will take them a little time to adjust before you may get a egg. Then again some will continue laying like nothing ever happened.

So good luck with your new flock we can't wait to see pictures of your girls soon.

Cntry

 

[Chicken Girl1]

I think this article will help you: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/so-you-want-to-rescue-a-chicken-now-what

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under pen2017

Welcome!

X 2 on switching out the chicken wire for hardware cloth.

Kudos to you for giving the girls a second chance at a good life and best wishes to you and them.

Have you checked out the BYC Learning Centre? Lots of good tips there: https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also pop in and say hello on your local thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you ‘Find your State’s thread.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock when they arrive, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[drumstick diva]