chicks in a small yard - chickens

[Liz]

Hello

I have a very small yard in the suburbs. I have planted a
very user friendly herb and vegetable garden which is
flourishing at the moment. I have always wanted chickens
however my landlord who is my neighbour and good friend is oppossed to the idea as we have a problem with rats (yuk)
however, I have seen other chickens in small yards and they dont seem to have a problem. With the use of clever ideas for food supply.

I am looking forward to studying Permaculture soon. Ive read a few books Bill Mollison Big black book is fantastic. An interesting interview with Margaret Throsby I heard a year ago on ABC Classic with Bill was wonderful.

Keep growing learning teaching

Thanks
Sincerly Liz

[William_Blakers]

Dear Liz
I hope you can convince your landlord(i hate that word) of the benefits of our feathered friends. One thing you can try is to enclose their pen in a mesh that is too small for rats to get through. Otherwise get out the old rat traps or even better buy a snake or two.