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Soon to be backyarder. I signed up to learn as much as i can before jumping in....

I just saw a solution to making drivers slow down so as to not run over any chickens that have gotten out...works for children also. I made a sign and spray painted on a sheet of plywood.... 'NUDIST COLONY' 'Slow down and watch out for chicks!'

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Thanks for the info, TerrilaChicks. Someday soon. Not there yet. This is such a great bunch of folks to listen to and I learn a lot. Happy Easter! Quote: nice to have you join us!!! check w/your city council on the rules, maybe somebody closer to you has an idea -- as to breeds, my...

Thanks BB, and I hope to have some when I can finally sell my home in NC and move back to Houma for good. I visit here 4-6 times a yr and I'm here now. Soon..... Quote:

Anyone know which would be the best kind of laying hens to have in hot south Louisiana? They will have shade, but it still gets really hot down here in the sultry bayous. Also looking at productivity.

Hi Ya'll. Houma, Louisiana. No chickens yet, but planning. I'm wondering if I can have laying hens in the Houma city limits....

I thank you all for the wonderful advice. I can see that this forum has many helpful and knowledgeable folks out there. I will need you all. I haven't moved back to Louisiana yet, but I will be going soon to join my grandkids and attempt to help them get as self sufficient as I can....with...

Outstanding site...but i still don't know the reason for a chicken tractor. I gather I won't need one for 4 to 6 chickens so I can just push around a small cage, but why? Is it to let the droppings spread around the yard or to give the chickens more area for grazing bugs?

Ok, I'm so new at this I'm not sure where the egg comes out. I saw a lot of posts about a "chicken tractor" , and I would like to know why and when you should use a chicken tractor. I am wanting to get about 4-6 laying hens to put in a suburban 100' x 180' lot with a house and workshop on it...