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I'll be sure to update after we find our flock. I was leaning towards getting grown hens but I am interested in them becoming "pets" as well. I'll give more thought / research into getting chicks. I found a place in Tupelo, MS (45 miles from me) that has hens and chicks. I am considering Yellow Buff Orpingtons and Black Australopes. Basing that solely on what I've read today in regards to them being easy going, friendly, good for beginners and good layers. Suggestions welcome!

Also, looking at a couple of options for a coop for 6-8 birds.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp...d=10001&evtype=CpgnClick&ddkey=http:ClickInfo

Or...
http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog...d-Family-Hen-House-DIY-Starter-Kit-p1365.aspx


Opinions?

Kay
 
The one from Tractor Supply is cute as can be! Are you wanting to buy a pre-made coop, or possibly build one yourselves? If you are game for building one, BYC has a TON of great plan ideas that members have submitted! And if you are new to chickens then yes, getting older hens who are already laying may be your best bet =)
(I'm just a sucker for raising little ones, hehe)
 
I liked both of those coop kits. Also considering building one from "scratch"...
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I'm trying to find one large enough for a growing flock. We probably won't get our numbers past eight hens or chicks.

I'm heading now to look at member submissions. Would really prefer to save money.

One concern is feral cats. Is there a product someone can suggest to deter them? Our city won't do anything about the problems here and the dog leash law is just a joke. I've read that standard chicken wire is not really sufficient.
 
Sphynx- I used to work at animal shelters, and seeing as there is no leash law on cats you cannot really do anything other than trapping them. Call the nearest shelter to you, and see if they rent out traps to catch feral cats and remove them. People often catch them in live traps and then remove them. That is the only suggestion I can offer, other than making sure they are securely locked up in their coop at night, and ensuring that the pen/enclosure is completely surrounded and the top of it is not exposed (not allowing anything to climb in).
 
Our city nor county has a shelter, which exacerbates the problem. But we're already considering just adding a top to the enclosure. Seems the best option to provide protection.
 
I wish you the best of luck in controlling your feral cat problem, and hope that if you cover the top of the pen it will help keep them out. =/
 

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