Newbie (somewhat)

[Willsjeep1974]

Hello all,
Trying to learn what lessons I missed from my Dad. Recently inherited his flock and trying to preserve (and rebuild) what is left after a pack of coyotes got 9 in one night.
Found a lot of good information already.
Thanks, Will

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

Welcome to BYC!

Sorry to hear you're losing your flock to predators. The Predators and Pests forum has a lot of good info and tips on keeping your flock safe.

Great to have you with us!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Will and

- thanks for joining us.

CT

 

[N F C]

Hi Will, sorry to hear about your losses.

If you haven't already done so, check out the Learning Center, there are some very helpful articles there that will help you learn what you need to do to be successful raising chickens.

You might also want to chat with others located closer to you...just type your state name in the search box and your state thread should show up.

Best of luck to you!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Will, and

! Pleased you joined us! You will be able to gather lots of wisdom if you hang around BYC. Sorry about your coyote problem - they are a menace. Best wishes!

 

[RodNTN]

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Will

Welcome!

Sorry to hear about you tragic loss

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends

 

[drumstick diva]

Nice to meet you Will, sorry to hear of your losses. Are you allowed to shoot/trap coyotes? If not you will need to do some serious fortification of your coop/run area. When preds are successful they will keep coming back until they have totally cleaned out your flock.