Newbie to the chicken world

[Mumma Ford]

Hi Everyone
Mumma of 5.
wanting to increase our self sustaining capacity. Chickens are my
next step.
living on the edge of suburbia and have 2 dogs.
All advice on how to construct a dog proof chicken run gratefully received, And the layout of the run.
Many thanks

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Welcome to BYC! So glad you decided to join us!

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance.9/
• Space requirements
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens @porkie pie gave great advice

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Hi, and welcome! Glad you joined us here.

 

[N F C]

Good you're already considering how the dogs and flock will co-exist. Some hot wire might help teach the dogs to stay away from your birds.

Thanks for joining!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Hardware cloth and hot wire around the pen will discourage mammalian predators.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Definitely stop by our Coop and Run Construction forums for help with a sturdy build, @Pork Pie has left you with the link.

Good luck and welcome aboard!

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!