new to chickens

[Jelira]

Spilled feed might attract rodents that would attract snakes, but the chickens per se should not attract snakes.

That makes sense.

 

[Jelira]

Hello Jelira,

While snakes can be an issue with chicken owners especially in your area, Building your coop correctly can minimize the risk of one getting in. I highly recommend reading up on the chicken predators in your area, and ways to keep them out of the coop. Also if you do decide to get chickens start small with some easy breeds. I'd recommend sexlinks red or black, they're easy to take care of, very friendly, and great egg layers.

Now your Shepards could be an issue, when (if) you get chicks introduce them but don't let them have access to touching. This will show you how they handle a bird that can trigger their prey drive. You may just need to make sure that the dogs can't get in the pen an the chickens can't get out without you letting them.

I moved from New England to NC

 

[Lamaremybabies]

I moved from New England to NC

Haha really? How's the weather down there?

 

[Jelira]

Is great! Lots of sun, green and some rain, but no snow sometimes 1 inch or so and then schools get close, nothing for us, use to feets of snow

 

[Lamaremybabies]

Is great! Lots of sun, green and some rain, but no snow sometimes 1 inch or so and then schools get close, nothing for us, use to feets of snow

Sounds gorgeous!