New member introduction

[Aleta]

Hi, I live in the Austin area and am very new to raising chickens. I had read a number of artivles on the benefits of chicken raising in the urban area and thought we would try it. We just brought home our first flock of 5 1 day old chicks yesterday- Americana. Currently they are living in a brooder in the spare bedroom. Already we enjoy watching their antics. I wanted to know if their is a poultry club in the Austin area. Also I could use some advise on a chicken coop. I like the idea of a mobile coop with run that I can move around the yard. I just need to find one large enough for my new flock that is affordable. Thanks.

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!! There are a lot of great articles here on coop builds. Best of luck with your new babies!

 

[Hardheadedgypsy]

Hi, I live in the Austin area and am very new to raising chickens. I had read a number of artivles on the benefits of chicken raising in the urban area and thought we would try it. We just brought home our first flock of 5 1 day old chicks yesterday- Americana. Currently they are living in a brooder in the spare bedroom. Already we enjoy watching their antics. I wanted to know if their is a poultry club in the Austin area. Also I could use some advise on a chicken coop. I like the idea of a mobile coop with run that I can move around the yard. I just need to find one large enough for my new flock that is affordable. Thanks.

There is a 4-H group in Dripping Springs,TX
HAVE A GREAT POULTRY SHOW IN MARCH.
It is called Fancy Feathers. I travel there to see it. Fun day but lots of people on their facebook page that might be able to help you connect locally.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens there you have one of your own state know of the shows and could probably show your state thread

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC!

 

[DiYMama540]

Welcome to BYC! Lots of members here from Texas, so I'm sure someone could point you toward a club!
Would love to see some chick pics!! Thanks for joining our flock!!

 

[Hardheadedgypsy]

Welcome to BYC! Lots of members here from Texas, so I'm sure someone could point you toward a club!
Would love to see some chick pics!! Thanks for joining our flock!!

I will try to post some over the weekend.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

You might stop by your State thread and chat with your neighbors on possible local clubs... https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/texas.44/

Make yourself at home here and welcome to our community!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[N F C]

Here's a link to the Coop/Run/Tractor articles in the Learning Center, you might find some ideas for your own set up there:
chicken-coops.12

Best of luck with all your plans!