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Thanks everyone for the input. I, too, am getting 1 of each of the breeds because I wanted variety. Also, there are so many pretty breeds, I couldn't decide! And yes, I know Ideal Poultry allows you to get 1 of a breed. -kc

I hope I'm posting in the right area. I figured since I'm asking about how these breeds will act together in a flock, it belonged here more than in the Breed forum. We're not getting the chicks until next spring but we are starting to build the coop now. As slow as we are, I hope it is ready...

I'm working on building a coop as well. I've got A LOT of good ideas from this forum and the Coop Designs section of Backyard Chickens. My best advice is to look around here. It's not the fastest way to answer your question but you'll get a idea of the pros and cons of all the different ideas...

Thanks for all the advice! I am going to pass on the in-laws' chickens. The idea of only picking a few is a good one but will not work in our case because it is an all-or-none offer. I'll start my flock next spring with day-old babies. This will give me plenty of time to get the coop just...

My sister-in-law is DONE with chickens. They have had chickens for years, strictly for the eggs, not as pets. They free range during the day and she is tired of finding poop everywhere. So, my brother-in-law is charged with getting rid of the flock. They know I want chickens so it is...

Another from Texas! Whereabouts in Texas? We're in DFW area but have family in Houston and Beaumont areas. Yep, it's hot!

Another from Texas. So which island are you from? -kc

Thanks Chicka-boom. I'll take a closer look when I'm there next time. San Antonio is one of my favorite areas of Texas too. We're in the Dallas area - it's home to me but not near as pretty as San Antonio. Thanks again! -kc

Great coop! I'm gathering ideas for our soon-to-be coop. What section of Wal-Mart did you find the boot trays? I'm wondering if they are a northern climate item. We're in Texas and I don't ever recall seeing them. But, they look perfect for under the roosts. thanks! -kc

Beautiful! Are you going to paint the interior? -kc

I agree - I love the colors of your coop & run! I would also appreciate it if you would share the brand and color. It is helpful to us color-challenged folk. thanks! -kc

Anyone know if the A Peep at the Coops show in Dallas today is rain or shine event? I was planning on going but its raining buckets at my house right now (we're just north of Dallas) and accuweather.com has it storming all day. Don't know how much fun it will be checking out chickens in the...

I love it! Is he barefooted or wearing flip flops? And whose head did the post fall on?

WOW!! Thanks everyone for the great information. I only have a minute to post this reply because it's taken me awhile to read through everyone's comments. I really can't thank y'all enough. You never know when you post to some of these forums with very basic (to no) knowledge, how people...

I hope this is the proper place to post this. It kinda pertains to managing a flock... I'm trying to decide if raising chickens would be a good choice for us. I have some questions and I'm hoping all you experienced chicken-lovers can help. I've never been around chickens so I'm a total...

We live in North Texas in a typical suburban neighborhood. We do not have any chickens. I'm just trying to figure out if this is the right choice for us.