Thanks, everybody! Because of your helpful input, I have a better idea of the chicks I should get. Now the hardest part: waiting until Christmas to see if it really IS a coop.
Welcome from a fellow texan. Let me tell you something, all chickens are great fun but silkies are my favorite. They are affectionate, they interact well with you if you spend a little time with them. My group has- Look under things for bugs Saturday. Its their favorite game. If I'm not moving quick enough I have one girl that picks my shoelaces. Enjoy your future peeps. Raquel
Welcome from Southeast Missouri! I''m another newbie but I love this forum! I would have to add that I am an avid Silkie lover and they have wonderful temperments! And talk about YARD ART!!!