Assume I nix the chart buying....what breeds would do better in South Texas where we will get 30-60 consecutive days of 100+ weather? FYI, the area they will be in will have shade for the mid and later part of the hot heat.
Howdy all! We are in South Texas / McAllen to be exact. We are a family looking to raise chickens for egg consumption. It's been fun reading up on the in's and out's. Hope to see some of you.
Thanks for the insight thus far. We are looking at chickens solely for egg production for consumption. If I use the 2X family member that would be 8 chickens. I am not sure we want to throw ourselves that deep that early. I have a space that I would like to use that is roughly 8X50. Would...
I have two kids, 5 & 8, and live in South Texas. We have a space in our back yard that would be good for chickens, we think. Mom wants fresh eggs to eat, the kids want a pet(s), I want help to make this all happen. I am on board with the idea and am most worried about the chickens getting...