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[brfew]

I have chickens for about 3 years now (15 chickens and dwindling).
They are in a fenced in run.
They get eaten by hawks. (1 a week now)
I will be building a covered run this summer.
Thinking about getting a goose as guard.
I built my own coop. Will post pictures later.
I need hatching eggs soon.
I live in Maryland.

Contrary to what this intro may imply, English is my first language.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC

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Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Duck Lover88]

Howdy and

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Sorry you are having trouble with hawks. I had the same issue years ago and use a good poultry netting over their area. I have since built a completely enclosed run.

Good luck and welcome to our roost!

 

[sourland]

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[drumstick diva]

I'm sorry to say that I don't believe you will have any chickens by the time you build a covered run. Predators have counted on your easy pickins. They will not give up till all are gone. They will also be the first to notice when you restock.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!
I have to agree with @drumstick diva

 

[lazy gardener]

Can you put bird netting over your current run? Unless I had a predator proof set up, I'd not bother hatching any chicks.

 

[theoldchick]

Hello!
Yep, time to reinforce your coops
A goose won't stop a hawk attack
Cover your runs
Have a good time visiting here
Glad you joined us!