I don't know why it has taken me so long to create an account for BYC, I've been reading articles on here for years! So excited to share my chicken adventures with everyone. I've owned chickens since I can remember, but most recently I have been specializing in Silkie chickens. I had a flock for...
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I have recently purchased a pre-made coop and am in the process of setting it up. I want to predator proof the coop as we have coyotes and raccoons in the area.
I have read that to predator proof the coop from underneath and prevent anything from digging under the coop, that you need to...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
- My mom moved to Maine without saying goodbye to me and I adopted the chickens so they wouldn't go to a slaughter house. I started with one old Rhode Island Red, two Welsummers, and 10 Dorkings chicks by the end of July. Due to not...
Hello, My name is Annie and I am from NC originally. I live in a rural area of Texas about 1 hour southwest of Dallas. I love birds and had cockatiels until I started having health problems due to their dust. A lot of folks have chickens, ducks, turkeys and guineas in this area and I would...
I have an awesome coop which is super secure for the girls at night . . I have had no issues at night while they are sleeping BUT I had a coyote show up in broad daylight a few days ago while they were free-ranging and I have been since researching semi-permanent fencing for them so they may...