Suburb chickens

[annasoults]

I am in the Houston TX suburbs, subdivision, traffic, neighbors, and HOA. So far those powers have not found my chickens. I have 4 Silkies, a Cochin, and a frizzle. They are all ground birds and do not try and fly or wander. I do have a fenced yard and so no one can see them unless they are looking over a 6 foot fence. I have a small coop and a run. If anyone asks; it is for my indoor cats.
The one problem I have is 2 of my hens have turned out to be roosters and so they Crow. I only have one neighbor on one side and an open field on the other. My neighbor is very understanding and we try and keep the roosters indoors overnight so the neighbor can sleep in. Silkie roosters are not very loud. I have 0nly had the chickens for about 6 month. I am happy to join this forum. Thanks

 

[alexa009]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens! We are glad you joined the flock! BYC is a helpful site providing all of the information you need to know about poultry. There is always space for more members on the BYC roost! I would rehome one of the silkies since overbreeding may occur in a flock of six. Hope you enjoy it here as much as we all do!

 

[Fishkeeper]

Hello!
Look into no-crow collars for your roos.
Also, you'll probably want a few more hens. Two roos and four hens has potential to end up with the hens being badly over-mated.

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Good luck with your flock, and I hope that the wrong neighbor doesn't hear your rooster crow.

 

[feathermaid]

Hi there! glad you joined us here. You really might want to consider rehoming your roosters, or getting a legal permit (if roosters are allowed). A smaller flock of four hens is easier to hide and keep quiet... and also a lot better than none if someone decides to turn you in. It's also much nicer to be considerate of your neighbors.
Good luck with your chickens!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC.

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 I’d suggest including your location using the guide in that link. You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us, it's nice to have you here!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to the Backyard Chickens flock

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Thanks for joining our community!

 

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