New to raising chickens

[JCLR]

Hi! I’m just getting started and would love to hear from people in my area (Richland, WA) and beyond about how to raise layer chickens and keep them safe in a hot climate with predators including hawks, owls, raccoons, skunks and coyotes. I’m looking at getting a chicken tractor and seeking to move it around on a 1 acre unfenced parcel. Looking forward to hearing your input!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Athena2344]

How many chickens are you wanting to get?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Electric fencing is great for ground predators.
Deep shade with access to cool ground helps to keep them cool in the heat.

 

[JCLR]

How many chickens are you wanting to get?

No more than 6

 

[pennyJo1960]

Hi! I’m just getting started and would love to hear from people in my area (Richland, WA) and beyond about how to raise layer chickens and keep them safe in a hot climate with predators including hawks, owls, raccoons, skunks and coyotes. I’m looking at getting a chicken tractor and seeking to move it around on a 1 acre unfenced parcel. Looking forward to hearing your input!

Other side of the state here Welcome to Backyard Chickens.
This is our state thread
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...me-together-washington-peeps.717207/page-4951

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC ! Have fun with your chicken tractor .

 

[Rooster Giddens]

Hi! I’m just getting started and would love to hear from people in my area (Richland, WA) and beyond about how to raise layer chickens and keep them safe in a hot climate with predators including hawks, owls, raccoons, skunks and coyotes. I’m looking at getting a chicken tractor and seeking to move it around on a 1 acre unfenced parcel. Looking forward to hearing your input!

Welcome to BYC! You are in the right place for information and advice on raising laying hens! First,make sure your tractor is big enough for the amount of hens you plan to have. They will also need nesting boxes if you only plan on keeping them in the chicken tractor. Unless you are getting pullets or grown hens you will need a brooder until they are old enough to place outside in the tractor. We have a lot of how to videos to learn from so find yourself a video or three and set back and enjoy!!

 

[DucksAreBest]

Hello, welcome to BackYard Chickens! Thank you for joining our community.

 

[theoldchick]