Hello everyone

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and well done on rescuing those chicks. You may want to consider a secure pen in addition to the coop. It will be needed when the predators find your flock.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

I second the pen or secure run attached to the coop... or BOTH! I run both and I think I have about the best compromise between free ranging and predator protection as I could offer my flock.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

That sounds like you got those chicks out of a horrible life ahead of them. Thank goodness!

We're glad you're here!

 

[Tookie]

Welcome! Nice to meet you, we're glad to have you here. Good luck with your chicks!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC & thank you for rescuing those chicks! I agree with @sourland and @DobieLover a secure run is needed.
I live in a mild climate (except when it pours rain) and I never had a predator problem until last year. I went years with only an occasional hawk, eagle sightening or the occasional bobcat after dark. Last year the raccoons started coming around during the day and I had to keep the chickens locked in their runs for over a month. I also appreciate the secure run because the chickens can access it 24/7 so there no reason for me to worry about open and closing coop doors.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join us! Make yourself at home here!