Hello from SE TX

[Bz1]

So are these good birds to have in the area?
Barred rock
Buff Orpington
Black Star
EE

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. You listed some good breeds of chickens. I would advise you to post on the Texas thread so you can ask folks what type of coop, chickens, etc. do best in your climate. Also find out what type of predators you have to worry about, and how to safeguard your flock.

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, if you're into gardening, feel free to join this years SEED SWAP (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/seed-swap.1220129/)

 

[Kessel23]

I don't know where you live but I can tell you Barred rocks and Buff Orpingtons are nice, big, cold hardy, and are decent egg layers. Black stars are also known as black sex links, they are a hybrid chicken used for egg production, they are slightly smaller than the previous too and are also fairly cold hardy. EE are nice birds, they are smaller than the other 3. EE are usually hybrid Ameraucanas, they can lay eggs in a variety of colors and are also cold hardy. All 4 are good breeds of chickens to own almost anywhere.

Edit: lol I did not read the title of the thread oops

 

[Plip]

Welcome to BYC! Great to have you here!

 

[K813ZRA]

Welcome to byc! I don't have experience with your climate but those two breeds are great in general.

 

[KDMdesigns]

Those are great for this area, although if you want a rainbow egg basket which is my ultimate goal you'll need to mix some Easter Egger and Crested Cream leg bars & Amercaunas into the mix..

 

[thudson]

Howdy and a big Welcome to our flock from a fellow Texan! Now for the answer to your question. Yes those breeds are fine for our area. Just may have to keep a watch on the Buff Orpingtons, they can get a little over heated. But a 2 liter soda bottle with frozen water in the coop or chicken run will help them cool down on them 100+ temp. days. I hope this helps you because I raise all them breeds myself. Once again glad you joined us and if you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to ask. Thanks for joining us!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy neighbor Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[Bz1]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. You listed some good breeds of chickens. I would advise you to post on the Texas thread so you can ask folks what type of coop, chickens, etc. do best in your climate. Also find out what type of predators you have to worry about, and how to safeguard your flock.

Thanks! Hmmm 'TX thread' ... will have to find it.