Part-time Farmer

[chickadoodles]

Hello and welcome to BYC. Sorry for your losses.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happyto have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!
@NFC beat me to the predator and pests link but you'll definitely find lots of info on protecting your flock from dastardly predators!

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
You have come to the right place.
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Dana Welcome!



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.

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, please get your chickens some Vaseline or bag balm to stave off frostbite before they get it! Baby, it's cold outside!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC, sorry for your numerous losses. If you think predators are responsible please do check out the predator threads for info on safeguarding your flock. Everything loves to eat chicken.

 

[pennyJo1960]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? We had a friend give us 8 chickens, his coop, feeder & water pail about March 2017.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now? We had 8. We think they got taken. No signs of loss of feathers, distress. Got 12 more. Racoons and coyotes got 8, so we are left with 4.

(3) What breeds do you have? Barred Rock

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com? A friend

(5) What are some of your other hobbies? Gardener, sewing, bowling, and my 5 year old Grandson

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share. Born and raised in Oklahoma. married for 37 years, we own a business and have a ball with our 5 year old Grandson.

I am so sorry of your losses please hardware cloth a favorite two words glad you joined us here at Backyard Chickens I make quilts also

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us
So soory for your losses

 

[Dana Hurst]

WOW I'm overwhelmed. Thanks for all of the words of encouragement. I think I'm gonna like this place. We're freezing here in Okla. Stay warm

 

[MissNutmeg]

Hi and welcome to BYC! So glad you could join us!!!



~Meg