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    anyone got weird names for there chickens??//

    We don't have chickens (yet?), but we are considering. One of the things we've said is that because of where we live we cannot have roosters. We do, however, want to raise them from eggs. Since, of course, you don't know when getting the eggs whether you have roosters or hens, that means...
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    Texas

    Missypebble and I have been chatting, and we are going to be going before the city council in Allen to start talking about changes to the ordinance to make it less restrictive, while still protecting neighborhoods, property values, etc. We think we have a good plan that is fair to everybody...
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    "Super Chicken Tractor II" Question?

    You are correct. The "Super Tractor" is designed to be a combination coop and run all-in-one unit. It has a little coop with nesting boxes inside of it, elevated above the ground, and a run underneath. I don't know what kind of wire I plan to use yet. The designer of the coop suggests...
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    "Super Chicken Tractor II" Question?

    So... metal conduit instead of PVC for a build like this? It seems like that would add a great deal to the weight. Is PVC not strong enough for this?
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    "Super Chicken Tractor II" Question?

    We were a little concerned about the winds as well. I figured I'd have to stake it down well and pull up stakes when we moved it. Living in Texas, I don't have the harsh winters to plan for that somebody living in... say... Northern Colorado might. I do, however, have to plan for and be able...
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    Using a back yard "Shed Kit" to build a coop?

    I'm looking at possibly using a kit like this one as a "cheater" to help with some of the grunt work in building a coop. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E3XNC0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER I figured if I used chicken wire around the sides instead of siding, and then...
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    "Super Chicken Tractor II" Question?

    I came across a Kindle book on Amazon that is plans and building instructions for a "Super Chicken Tractor II." It looks like a fairly complete, relatively good-sized starter coop for a flock of 5-6 birds (The run underneath has an area of approximately 60 square feet.) It has the advantages...
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    Texas

    New member from Allen, TX. I'm brand new to the concept of backyard chickens, and would describe myself as being in an "exploratory" stage. Anybody else from the area? Thanks!
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    Hi! I am new!

    What questions do you have? There appear to be experts available here for just about any question you may have. :)
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    Hello from north DFW in Texas :-)

    I am brand new to the concept of backyard chickens. My family is "all in" on the idea of getting started with backyard chickens. Unfortunately, our town has a very restrictive law on chicken ownership, so it is currently not legal for us to own chickens. I've had people tell me I really...
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    Hello from Texas!

    Welcome. I'm also from Texas - and I'm just barely getting started. Or, perhaps more accurately, just hoping to get started. What part of Texas?
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