Thank You for the insight... I am partial to the look and rareity of the Faverolles at the moment although I am a bit concearned about the Hot Humid Texas Summers... But Im sure as long as they are provided some some shade and plenty of water... they should do fine. Still have not made my mind...
I would like to start a small garden flock of Bantams, but cant decide on Bantam Faverolles or Bantam Orpingtons. Any suggestions, and also any good breeders in Central Texas I could get a few eggs or chicks from? From What I have researched, both will meet my needs of decent egg production...
I am starting a new coop after several years of no chickens... And our new house backs up to woods with a bunch of owls. Will the owls try to go after my chickens? They will be bantam orpingtons. I have seen the owls go after other birds, and squirels during the day just before nightfall, so I...
Hello, I had a kept about 15 or so chickens about 5 years ago, had to move so sold them all. But am starting up a new backyard coop this month. The bigger the better, as money and space allow. I had a movable coop on wheels about 30 square feet, and then had an add on run about the same size...
Just a quick question... Are the air circulating fans in little giant incubators worth the extra money. I've heard they help stabilize the temperature better( no hot or cold spots), but also heard they do not help anything... Does anyone have experience with them, and if so what are your thoughts.
Greeting Texas... I had a small mixed flock about 5 years ago and then had to sell off due to a move into a neighborhood, and some family health issue. I am starting up again, on an even smaller scale this month. Building a small 20 square foot coop, and plan on free ranging in my garden/ weed...
Greeting FromTexas... I had a small mixed flock about 5 years ago and then had to sell off due to a move into a neighborhood, and some family health issue. I am starting up again, on an even smaller scale this month. Building a small 20 square foot coop, and plan on free ranging in my garden/...