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[Happyeggcollector]

I’m Karen. I was gifted 6 chickens last year from my daughter. The coop was enclosed but the yard was weak. They free ranged in the woods and they were massacred during the day by a crazed raccoon. I waited a year, built a 600 sq ft enclosed fort knox around the coop and so far so good. Many questions which are always answered by this forum.

 

[sourland]

Hello, Karen, and welcome to BYC.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, Karen. I'm sorry for the loss of your flock. I hope this time around will be more joyful.

 

[Bsmac]

Hello! Welcome to BYC! So sorry you lost all of of your birds... That is a tough one... Good luck with your new flock!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Karen, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
What material did you use for your current enclosure?

 

[niazai_thechickenlife]

I’m Karen. I was gifted 6 chickens last year from my daughter. The coop was enclosed but the yard was weak. They free ranged in the woods and they were massacred during the day by a crazed raccoon. I waited a year, built a 600 sq ft enclosed fort knox around the coop and so far so good. Many questions which are always answered by this forum.

oh that's horrible!!! you would think they would be safe !

 

[BoundlessLove]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

Unfortunately, when free-ranging there is always the predator risk.
Sounds like you’ve got the situation under control.
As @DobieLover has already asked about material, I’ll just say it is Important to choose wisely.

 

[muddy75]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[FluffyButts55]

Hi Karen! welcome to BYC! I'm so sorry for your losses.

 

[N3mesis_IceWing_NightWing]

Welcome To BYC, Karen