Hi all. I've been lurking and decided to finally join up. Lots of good info here and I'm glad to find some local folks in Upstate South Carolina from whom I can buy chicks and hopefully learn. I'd like to raise them for the eggs, entertainment, fertilizer and child educational value.
Don't have chickens or housing yet, but I'm considering around 4 to 7 for a large chicken tractor and possibly portable fence for our 3 acres. We live in a subdivision of 3+ acre lots but chickens are allowed and neighbors are supportive (at least in theory). I look forward to reading more about how to build/buy a coop to deal with the oppressive southern heat and windy conditions on our lot (and known predators of coyotes, possums, hawks, dogs and feral cats).
Thanks!
Guy
Greenville, South Carolina
Don't have chickens or housing yet, but I'm considering around 4 to 7 for a large chicken tractor and possibly portable fence for our 3 acres. We live in a subdivision of 3+ acre lots but chickens are allowed and neighbors are supportive (at least in theory). I look forward to reading more about how to build/buy a coop to deal with the oppressive southern heat and windy conditions on our lot (and known predators of coyotes, possums, hawks, dogs and feral cats).
Thanks!
Guy
Greenville, South Carolina
from Ohio. So glad you joined. 
