Thanks so much, that is really helpful! Sort of along the lines of what I was thinking, and helpful to know there are no checkpoints on our way in. And yes, I learned well from my great grandparents in rural Arkansas- I always wave at folks on dirt roads and say thank you to courteous drivers...
We're moving to Texas from California (I know, sorry, but I'm not originally Californian and don't identify as one XD) and would like to take our small backyard flock of seven birds. TAHC requires each bird to have avian influenza and typhoid tests. Few vets here will work on chickens- I've...