One more

[OneMore]

One of my chores as a child was getting the eggs. Every morning I was pecked by the hens. We had about 50 hens for Grandpa's grocery store. I hated chickens. Now living in the country I walked into the local feed store and there were chicks. I feel in love. Did a lot of research, started making the coop and picked up 3 Buff Orpingtons and 3 Speckled Sussex. The chicks did wonderfully. They were so sweet. Coop worked but we lost all 6 to an unknown predator while they were free ranging in an acre of fenced yard during the day time only a couple of feathers left.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

I am sorry for your loss, hopefully you are able to build a secure run for them soon.
Good luck.

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[ronott1]

Check the articles-- there are quite a few with tips on protecting the flock from predators

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Sorry that you lost those chick's. There are other animal's out there that are free-ranging too, including neighbor's dog's sometimes. Could you make a good fenced in run for your next one's to help to keep them safe?

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

Greetings OneMore, Welcome to BYC!
Sorry for your loss.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community! Best wishes and make yourself at home!

 

[OneMore]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

I am sorry for your loss, hopefully you are able to build a secure run for them soon.
Good luck.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

What exactly did you Google to get here?

BYC has an APP!

 

[Bamabexchicks]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! You're in a good place for information about protecting your flock and to meet lots of of really nice people.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
So sorry you lost your first flock. Will you try again?

 

[Cynthia12]

That's sad. Need to wait until they are a bit older before free ranging..and then, you may need to rethink it entirely. Plenty of preditors will go after large fowl. Make a fool proof run for them. WELCOME! There is plenty of help on here on how to make safe runs.