Texas

[HowdyCuz]

Howdy neighbor,



Close by to you in Hankamer!



Thinking about raising chickens for eggs and meat, but currently know almost nothing about it.



Would love to hear from someone close by and possibly visit to see what it's all about!

 

[Jungleexplorer]

Glad you're okay and that your hunting was bountiful! I've always wanted to go hunting before, but Dad is hesitant to allow me to. I'd have to learn how to shoot as well, which is a bit embarrassing considering the state we live in.

My dad was a police officer and firearm safety instructor, so I learned about guns really young (education is better then ignorance you know). I myself have taught countless kids and adults gun safety and how to hunt (and fish). Teaching a young man this weekend in fact. If you were close, you could come over and I would be glad to to teach you.

 

[Jungleexplorer]

Howdy neighbor,



Close by to you in Hankamer!



Thinking about raising chickens for eggs and meat, but currently know almost nothing about it.



Would love to hear from someone close by and possibly visit to see what it's all about!

Welcome! You have come to a great place to learn. That are lot of chicken breeders in your area and I am sure you will do just great.

 

[galanie]

My dad was a police officer and firearm safety instructor, so I learned about guns really young (education is better then ignorance you know). I myself have taught countless kids and adults gun safety and how to hunt (and fish). Teaching a young man this weekend in fact. If you were close, you could come over and I would be glad to to teach you.

I am a native Texan but still didn't learn to shoot until I was in my 20's. And I love to hunt. But my folks were both WWII vets and wanted nothing to do with guns. It's funny though, they did teach me gun safety even w/out a real one around. I was NEVER allowed to point even a toy gun at anyone. "You never point a gun at anyone unless you're ready to kill them" and "Even an unloaded gun should be treated as though it's loaded" I've never forgotten those lessons learned even with no real guns around.

 

[mandaleigh1981]

I wish I lived up there. There are so many more chicken people up there than down here...maybe. A lot of the chickens around here are American Game chickens or little Cubanos. If I was closer, I'd sell you one of my Black Australorp/Rhode Island Red mix pullet. She's a lovely red color and she's about 19 weeks old. I think she probably won't start laying until about her 24th week, but that's because her mama didn't start laying early either.

Sigh. I have too many chickens and not enough outlets for them. I think I need to start making soup.

Hello to a fellow South Texan!

 

[mandaleigh1981]

I am a native Texan but still didn't learn to shoot until I was in my 20's. And I love to hunt. But my folks were both WWII vets and wanted nothing to do with guns. It's funny though, they did teach me gun safety even w/out a real one around. I was NEVER allowed to point even a toy gun at anyone. "You never point a gun at anyone unless you're ready to kill them" and "Even an unloaded gun should be treated as though it's loaded" I've never forgotten those lessons learned even with no real guns around.

My dad was a police officer and firearm safety instructor, so I learned about guns really young (education is better then ignorance you know). I myself have taught countless kids and adults gun safety and how to hunt (and fish). Teaching a young man this weekend in fact. If you were close, you could come over and I would be glad to to teach you.

The important thing is they taught you safety! Nothing to be embarrassed about! Some people don't care to have them around and they are well within their rights. Your parents no doubt saw some ugly things; war is always ugly. So I am sure they had their reasons. My husband's father was a police officer as well, so he was taught early on to respect firearms. My mother owned a gun shop before I was born, and her and my father sold guns at gun shows where I was sitting under the table in a carrier, so guns have been in my life all my life. I am glad you learned how to use one; it is good knowledge to have, and could save your life at some point. Carrying a gun for me is necessary; I live very far out and any police response is going to be at least 30 mins, and DH works overnight. I have a responsibility to protect my 4 young children as well as myself. For me, a gun is like a parachute, I would rather spend my whole life not needing to use it, than spend my last seconds wishing I had one.

 

[mandaleigh1981]

Glad you're okay and that your hunting was bountiful! I've always wanted to go hunting before, but Dad is hesitant to allow me to. I'd have to learn how to shoot as well, which is a bit embarrassing considering the state we live in.

Hey maybe he will let you! Hunting can be great, as long as the people around you are responsible. Learning to shoot is a good thing, and not a thing to be embarrassed about! I was blessed with a basic knowledge as a child, from my parents, and then I was lucky enough to marry a man who was an IPSC competition shooter. DH has taught me a lot of what I know about pistols, as I really was only allowed to shoot and handle rifles as a kid.

You want to know what I am embarrassed about? I am still to this day afraid to shoot shotguns. My first experience with one was horrible, so I just won't shoot one now (I guess unless it was entirely necessary). I have shot so many guns for target practice (which I find relaxing and fun) but I am afraid of a 12 gauge.

 

[galanie]

The important thing is they taught you safety!  Nothing to be embarrassed about!  Some people don't care to have them around and they are well within their rights.  Your parents no doubt saw some ugly things; war is always ugly.  So I am sure they had their reasons.  My husband's father was a police officer as well, so he was taught early on to respect firearms.  My mother owned a gun shop before I was born, and her and my father sold guns at gun shows where I was sitting under the table in a carrier, so guns have been in my life all my life.  I am glad you learned how to use one; it is good knowledge to have, and could save your life at some point.  Carrying a gun for me is necessary; I live very far out and any police response is going to be at least 30 mins, and DH works overnight.  I have a responsibility to protect my 4 young children as well as myself.  For me, a gun is like a parachute, I would rather spend my whole life not needing to use it, than spend my last seconds wishing I had one.

Amen! I live in the country too and have a handgun handy. But I'd rather not ever have to use it.

 

[galanie]

Hey maybe he will let you! Hunting can be great, as long as the people around you are responsible. Learning to shoot is a good thing, and not a thing to be embarrassed about! I was blessed with a basic knowledge as a child, from my parents, and then I was lucky enough to marry a man who was an IPSC competition shooter. DH has taught me a lot of what I know about pistols, as I really was only allowed to shoot and handle rifles as a kid.

You want to know what I am embarrassed about? I am still to this day afraid to shoot shotguns. My first experience with one was horrible, so I just won't shoot one now (I guess unless it was entirely necessary). I have shot so many guns for target practice (which I find relaxing and fun) but I am afraid of a 12 gauge.

I hated shooting 12 gauge shotguns too. But last year I got a new one and it didn't have anything like the kick I remember the one having years ago.

 

[TexasLisa]

Wow! Best opening day of dove season ever! Had all my friends and family out to the farm and they all limited. And God saved my life to boot. Stepped right over a four foot diamond back rattler. Did not even see it. My brother spotted it just in time to warn me and for me to swing around and shoot it (one handed) with my shotgun before it struck. That's the last time I am wearing earplugs while dove hunting. That's for sure. Praise God for His protection.

Now this is real foraging off the land.

I am glad you had a quick response!! Looks like you shot a few.

Howdy neighbor,



Close by to you in Hankamer!



Thinking about raising chickens for eggs and meat, but currently know almost nothing about it.



Would love to hear from someone close by and possibly visit to see what it's all about!

Welcome to the Texas thread!! Ask away. We all learn on here. Just beware of the chicken math!!

I hated shooting 12 gauge shotguns too. But last year I got a new one and it didn't have anything like the kick I remember the one having years ago.

Galanie, what kind did you end up getting? I have an old Hopkins & Allen break-open 12 gauge and boy does it kick!

Lisa