Don't feel bad. Mine is MUCH worse, and we are about to be out of town for a week for a funeral, plus the rain. We only managed to get the front yard taken care of yesterday evening, to avoid a fine.
Ahhh ok, that makes a lot of sense. I completely understand the need for *aesthetic*. I know I should consider Naked Necks, since they can handle the heat better than most...but they're just so ugly. And I'm a shallow. Thanks for the tips! I'm hoping with lots of shade and construction sand...
@ColtHandorf Are the English type Orpingtons healthier/better than the American (more than just the fact that they look more fabulous and meet SOP)? Pure curiosity on my part. Also, do you have any tried and true tips for managing Orpingtons in the Texas heat? Thanks!
I'm currently living in College Station, so howdy neighbor! I keep debating on open air coops. Alpine, TX (where we'll be moving) gets 2-3 snows a year usually, and I've seen it get down to 0F before, although the 20's is probably more normal. Also it's very windy, all the time, and the...