New Member - Louisiana

[Greylight]

Hey guys just joined this morning. Gave up city life and moved out to some rural property so looking to get started up with my flock. I am planning to get dual purpose hardy birds for my flock. We are in Louisiana so heat tolerance will be a bigger factor than cold tolerance. I’ve been looking heavily into Basque Hens and they have really peaked my interest. I also got onto a wait list for some Pita Pinta Asturiana pullets. I am having trouble finding any basque hen pullets besides greenfire. If anyone has any insight that would be much appreciated. I also posted on the basque hen thread. I am excited to start this new chapter.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of, with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, and congratulations on your new home!
I'm in east Texas with like climate. Be sure your chickens have plenty of space, more than the recommended ventilation, and lots of shade and dirt to dig holes. All should be fine. If you can't find the basque hens, I recommend welsummers, crested cream legbars. They both do well in heat, and are friendly.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined us.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Good luck with your future flock!

 

[Marie2020]

Hey guys just joined this morning. Gave up city life and moved out to some rural property so looking to get started up with my flock. I am planning to get dual purpose hardy birds for my flock. We are in Louisiana so heat tolerance will be a bigger factor than cold tolerance. I’ve been looking heavily into Basque Hens and they have really peaked my interest. I also got onto a wait list for some Pita Pinta Asturiana pullets. I am having trouble finding any basque hen pullets besides greenfire. If anyone has any insight that would be much appreciated. I also posted on the basque hen thread. I am excited to start this new chapter.

Good for you. Congratulations on getting out of the rat race

A double bonus is finding this site, people here have some great ideas for their coops and share advice and the knowledge they have gained with their chickens

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us