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[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[SlaterFarm]

Hi, it's nice to have you here with us!

Thank you! I have to get used to how this site works ... <grin>

 

[SlaterFarm]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Hotwire around the coop and run would provide another layer of protection.

Thank you! I have to get used to how this site works ... <grin> ...

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Hotwire around the coop and run would provide another layer of protection.

 

[SlaterFarm]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

That's a nice coop and run you built!

If you're worried about the coyotes or other varmints pouncing on the run and popping out the staples, you could hotwire it like @sourland suggested. Otherwise, you could secure it at several points in the middle with large washers and screws.

We're glad you're here!

 

[Debbie292d]

Thank you! I have to get used to how this site works ... <grin>

Here's our BYC article that should help you navigate:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/welcome-to-byc.62787/

 

[SlaterFarm]

Thanks debbie292d, I'm not TOO worried about the coyotes, I have a neighbor that keeps them under control, so to speak, because of his own animals. Haven't heard any for about three weeks now - BUT, winter has arrived.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. Legbars are the sweetest chickens. I don't think any other standard breed is so consistently friendly.

 

[Bsmac]

Hello! Welcome to BYC! Some great advice has been given by @sourland and @Debbie292d. Best of luck with your flock!

 

[SlaterFarm]

Welcome to BYC. Legbars are the sweetest chickens. I don't think any other standard breed is so consistently friendly.

Yes, they are! They visit me when free-ranging, hop on my knee, and I hold them for five minutes or so. Now and then one even gets sleepy and nods off! They are so much fun.