Hi Im tottally new to keeping chickens. Im in the research phase.
(in fact to new to internet forums aswell!)
I liven in a urban area but have a fox that lives very close.
He strolls though our garden throughout the night and we sometimes even see him during the day.
Hes definately going to know about the chickens if I get them.
So although I can build a coop and run with the required protection, both above and below ground (Im a builder) my concern is that even though the fox may not be able to get in, the chicknes will know its outside and just be frightened all the time.
I would imagine that to very distressing and would defeat the point of me keeping them.
So in summary, there will be a fox around for sure, and although the coop and run will be secure, will the chikens be ok?
Is that fair on the chickens?
Please could anyone comment on this.
Thank you
(in fact to new to internet forums aswell!)
I liven in a urban area but have a fox that lives very close.
He strolls though our garden throughout the night and we sometimes even see him during the day.
Hes definately going to know about the chickens if I get them.
So although I can build a coop and run with the required protection, both above and below ground (Im a builder) my concern is that even though the fox may not be able to get in, the chicknes will know its outside and just be frightened all the time.
I would imagine that to very distressing and would defeat the point of me keeping them.
So in summary, there will be a fox around for sure, and although the coop and run will be secure, will the chikens be ok?
Is that fair on the chickens?
Please could anyone comment on this.
Thank you