Hi everyone,
I've been stalking the forum for quite some time now and decided to join since I'm actually going to get my chickens this spring.
My name is Karen and I live in Smithville, TX which is about 35 miles SE of Austin. I have 12 acres and plan to eventually have a couple head of cattle, goats, maybe a donkey or two, and of course chickens.
I started building a chicken tractor with an enclosed run but have decided to not move it around and allow the chickens to forage in a fenced area that is about 1/2 acre. I plan to start with 3 layers and 1 rooster to help keep the girls safe as we have owls and hawks. We also have raccoons, snakes, coyotes, and probably many other predators that I don't know about so everyone will be put up safely each night.
I'm looking forward to "meeting" all of you and to keep learning everything I can from all of your experiences.
Karen
I've been stalking the forum for quite some time now and decided to join since I'm actually going to get my chickens this spring.
My name is Karen and I live in Smithville, TX which is about 35 miles SE of Austin. I have 12 acres and plan to eventually have a couple head of cattle, goats, maybe a donkey or two, and of course chickens.
I started building a chicken tractor with an enclosed run but have decided to not move it around and allow the chickens to forage in a fenced area that is about 1/2 acre. I plan to start with 3 layers and 1 rooster to help keep the girls safe as we have owls and hawks. We also have raccoons, snakes, coyotes, and probably many other predators that I don't know about so everyone will be put up safely each night.
I'm looking forward to "meeting" all of you and to keep learning everything I can from all of your experiences.
Karen
from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. 
