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Yes, the heat......... think I have more trouble with our Texas summers than my flock does! I had a heat stroke years ago surveying irrigated farms and then living,, working in Colorado and Wyoming for many years - got spoiled. What is your meetup? I rarely go to Austin due to the distance...

Mike.Kerr in Kerrville, TX SOUTHWESTERNER......... Sorry, I didn't notice this was aimed at Northerners till on site. I am in the Hill Country region of Central TX. They are in a decent poultry shed, wood floor and a light down to 20F ............. daytime freerange over a...

If the South American Indians had chickens - where did they come from - European settlers when? Wonder why N. American Indians never had chickens? Would have fit in to some tribe's lifestyles it seems.

General Situation and questions - From some reading I believe that maybe two of my mature flock (rooster and 9 hens) may have either Infective Bronchitis or maybe Newcastle disease(s)? Raspy breathing and sometimes cough. Rooster not crowing as loud as previously. They range over 1/4 ac...

From some reading I believe that maybe two of my mature flock (rooster and 9 hens) may have either Infective Bronchitis or maybe Newcastle disease(s)? They range over 1/4 ac. grass/weeds during days and roost in hen house at night. On Purina Layer and whatever they catch. all seem very...

Thanks for the postings on snake and skunk problems. I have had several Tx rat snake problems killing chicks and eating eggs - a handy metal post handled all 3 snakes. But the minnow trap baited with old eggs sounds good. I am in the country just outside of Kerrville, TX and I am sure I have...

I have heard of some local chickens for sale, have not seen them yet............... people call them "Bob Morris" chickens and say they paid $50 for a trio in Kerrville, TX area. Can find nothing on any such "breed"? Anyone else? thanks, Mike