🐓❤️🐓Our Chicken Journey🐓❤️🐓 My chicken journey began back in 2013, when my daughter was just six months old. I brought home my very first backyard flock — four Rhode Island Reds named Goldie, Sweet Pea, Bella, and Zena. The joy they brought us was an absolute blessing. My daughter’s belly laughs while watching the chickens eat are memories I’ll cherish forever. Our little farmyard crew quickly became a family affair. My Australian Shepherd, Layla (the best breed in the world!), would round up the chickens whenever they wandered off into the bushes. Even our guinea pig, Cowboy, got in on the fun, “herding” the chickens in his own way — it was quite a sight to see chickens running from a guinea pig! 🤭😂 As the years passed, my flock slowly dwindled until only Goldie remained. Not wanting her to be lonely, I gave her to a friend of a friend, and last I heard, she was doing wonderfully. Fast forward to 2025 — my daughter and I started a garden, and something just felt… missing. The answer was clear: CHICKENS! I started with three, but it quickly became apparent that we would be sharing eggs with friends and coworkers. Naturally, that meant we needed more chickens — and now we have eight happy hens keeping us busy and well-supplied with fresh eggs. Our chickens aren’t just egg-layers; they’re a part of our life, our memories, and our joy. 2 Corinthians 9:7: "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver". https://www.tiktok.com/@skyline_rt4?_r=1&_t=ZP-959ddzhv7te https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gpuspinfj/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://youtube.com/@padmeschickens?si=h86PnMSrbUFhTiLh

They’re sneaky, they’re hungry, and they’re currently casing your backyard. 🦊🦉🦝 The best way to protect your girls is to understand exactly who is trying to get in. We’re turning this thread into a Live Intelligence Map. Whether you caught a pair of glowing eyes on your trail cam or found a "suspicious hole" near the run, post it here! How to contribute to the "Intel": If you have a sighting or a "crime scene" (don't worry, we've all been there), drop a comment with: 1. The Suspect: Who are we looking at? (Raccoon, Hawk, Neighborhood Dog, etc.) 2. The Signature: How did they try to get in? (Did they dig? Reach through the wire? Rip off a latch?) 3. The Defense: What worked (or failed)? 4. Evidence: Attach your trail cam photos or "crime scene" pics (keep it PG, please!).

Right now - it’s the silkie! My Nova is so cute and rather nice for being rooster. Sunny ( my white leghorn) would disagree with me. He’s such a sweet rooster. He doesn’t chase me or my daughter. Here are my breeds that I have in my coop: - Barred Rock/Plymouth - Australorp - Golden laced Wyandotte - Silkie - Lavender orphington - Buff Orpington - White leghorn - Red Pyle Old English - Lavender Ameraucana

Let’s be honest: your coop is never really finished. Whether you built a "Poultry Palace" from scratch or did a weekend DIY hack on a pre-fab, we want to see it!This isn't just about pretty pictures. We’re here to steal your best ideas and help you fix your biggest headaches. How to enter the tour: Drop a photo (or a quick video walk-through) in the comments and give us the "Deets": 1. The Crown Jewel: What’s the one feature you’re most proud of? (e.g., your automatic door, custom roosts, or "Fort Knox" hardware cloth). 2. The "Flock-up": What’s one thing you’d change if you had a do-over? 3. Predator Rating: On a scale of 1–10, how much does a raccoon hate your coop? 🦝🚫