3xcited new chicken owner

[Amylynn7669]

Hey everyone.
I'm Amy, an excited new chicken owner. I've raised many different animals while raising my children but never chickens. I'm ecstatic. I realize there is a whole lot of learning as I go. I'm pleased this site is available pleased to be here. My 2 chickens arrive the 18th of may and will 19 weeks. Already laying from what they told me. I'm on the hunt as we speak for a trailor to pick up my chicken coop and plan to add a run area for them. We also want them to free range. My concern is were in the bush, deer moose bear on sure wolf coyote ect. How can I keep my chickens safe. Cant waite to meet them. I'm naming them. One is red the other is white.
Happy backyard chickening everyone

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Amy and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby. Most of your questions will be answered in the links below - the Learning Centre being a great place to begin.

Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Kiki]

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

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site (how to upload photos too):

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

What exactly did you Google to get here? <<<<<<<<<<<Click there to go to the thread.

BYC has an APP!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Amy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Delighted to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community! Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Amy, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
The only way to truly keep them safe from predators is to keep them confined to a predator proof run.

 

[50-45-1]

Hi Amy, glad you joimed us!
Im sure you will love your chickens.
First piece of advice would be to make sure the coop is secure and lock them in at night.
Also, think about getting a game camera to get a good handle on what wanders your yard when
you are not looking.
welcome to the backyard!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Good luck with your flock!

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello Amy, and welcome to Backyard Chickens! It's great to have you here with us and I hope you'll enjoy this site as much as we all do!

 

[drumstick diva]

agree wholeheartedly with Dobie Lover plus add a cover to the run to keep out raptors and climbers. A solid run cover can also offer some protection from the elements and provide shade.

Welcome to Backyard Chickens