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[beecherhill]

Hello, my name is Karen. We have had chickens for over a year now, and my daughter found a fox with one of her chickens in its mouth. Luckily the hen (jasper) was saved, but unluckily our other two hens (etta and red) were dead. My daughter went out and purchased 3 more chicks to make it easy on my grandkids. (ages 6 and 4). We enjoy the chickens and we keep them as pets and layers. Our extra eggs we give to our neighbors, but now we are down to 1 egg a day. When my daughter purchased the chicks she forgot to get the name of what kind they are and what are the sexes. I would love to be able to tell if they are hens, and what breed they are. So if there is anybody out there that can possible help me out with the questions that I have. I would greatly appreciate it. We are also looking for plans to build a bigger hut for them.
Thank you,
Karen

 

[sourland]

Hello, Karen, and welcome to BYC. Post pictures, and depending upon age folks will be able to indicate breed and gender.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Karen and welcome to BYC. Chat with other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Make yourself at home and enjoy the forums.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and Welcome to BYC!

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Hello Karen and welcome to BYC! So sorry for your loss. Best of luck with your new chickens.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Karen, it's very nice to meet you

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Hi Karen, welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Karen, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Sorry to read about the fox. Are you free ranging?

 

[N F C]

Hi Karen! Sorry for the losses, predator attacks are always tough to deal with. Best of luck with the new birds!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!

Best wishes and have lots of fun!