Want to start raising chickens - Spring/Woodlands, Texas

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Marcia! We are glad you joined the flock!:welcome 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!:highfive: Chicks are easy to buy and you can purchase them at a hatchery and usually your local feed store. What breeds are you planning to start out with? Hope you enjoy it here as much as we all do!
 
Hi! I live in the woodlands too! So, technically the covenants state you can not have chickens, and I don't think the bill from the Texas House that would supercede any covenants or HOAs and allow them passed. This being said, there are quite a few people in the woodlands that do raise chickens...you obviously can only make sure you get girls, and you have to have immediate neighbors that are ok with it (hens still make a little noise that might stand out as unusual above the leaf blowers and dog barking). I've had some in the past, but I had to sell them when they were still young because I was really sick, but I am trying them again this year and seeing how it goes! And yes, a low profile coop might be a good idea to start with. I am only maxing out at four to keep the noise down as well. As for places to get them, all the area feed stores will have them come springtime. Tractor supply on 45 towards Conroe will as do the smaller feed stores closer to Tomball and Magnolia. I prefer those and you can get some cool breeds that have been sexed. Feel free to message me if you'd like! Us chicken raisers here need a secret chicken club :)
 
Hi! I live in the woodlands too! So, technically the covenants state you can not have chickens, and I don't think the bill from the Texas House that would supercede any covenants or HOAs and allow them passed. This being said, there are quite a few people in the woodlands that do raise chickens...you obviously can only make sure you get girls, and you have to have immediate neighbors that are ok with it (hens still make a little noise that might stand out as unusual above the leaf blowers and dog barking). I've had some in the past, but I had to sell them when they were still young because I was really sick, but I am trying them again this year and seeing how it goes! And yes, a low profile coop might be a good idea to start with. I am only maxing out at four to keep the noise down as well. As for places to get them, all the area feed stores will have them come springtime. Tractor supply on 45 towards Conroe will as do the smaller feed stores closer to Tomball and Magnolia. I prefer those and you can get some cool breeds that have been sexed. Feel free to message me if you'd like! Us chicken raisers here need a secret chicken club :)
The bill did not pass to a law last year.:old
 
Hi Marcia, Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Unless your mom is disabled, there is no reason for a sweet elderly person to stay home and not do much.Does she live alone?
Is she depressed or unhappy about her situation?

I don't know if I qualify as a sweet person but, I am elderly. I spend hours on BYC every day of the year. I'm guessing I am older than your mom, as you sound like you are quite young.

The best way to find out if the city allows chickens in your backyard, would be to visit your town/ city hall and ask them. IF your mom loves chickens, and you are allowed to have them please include her in any coop/chicken plans . I hope you are helping her with meals and housework, so adding chickens to her routine won't overtax her.
 
Hi Drumstick Diva,
I too am elderly and having to make a chicken decision. I’ve been In a chicken program for a few years. But for the price I could buy my own coop and 3 hens.
I have no help, And live where winters can be windy and harsh, although I could hire someone to muck them out a few times a winter.
Do you know any Resources particularly aimed at simplifying chores for elderly chicken keepers?
Thanks!!
Have a good day,
RosyBeth
 

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