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What about electric wire around the base of the run/coop just a couple inches off the ground? If they dig, they will bump it and get shocked.

No rain here in San Antonio. We could really use some....

Easy guys, I have the same issues with big brother! I am a military brat who did 20 years in the Army and now works for the Army instructing military medical personnel. :) For me at least my issues typically involved elected officials........ Peace. Back to chickens?

LOL, I'm retired Military and work for the government now..... :)

thank you for the reply. I found in another thread that the test for typhoid and pullorun can be done for free, but what is a NPIP certificate?

Quick question folks, what does it take to legally sell chickens and chicks (live) in Texas. I found all the info on selling processed chickens, but not live. Are there any rules?

I understand the rules now for selling processed chickens here in Texas, but what about selling live chickens?

April fools?

hey all, I saw this on craigslist and figured I'd share it here. Someone looking to sell their chicken coops, and chickens and chicks. Figured someone here might want them. http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/grd/3672361145.html

We got a big thunderstorm in the middle of the night with hail. That means two dogs in bed with mom & dad, third dog would have been in the bed too, but she is too old to jump up there now...

Just an FYI, the video links do not work.

Thanks for the input everyone!

Ok, for my next question, what are the legalities of selling eggs here in Texas? I do not plan on selling eggs for profit, but it would be nice to be able to offset the cost a little if we produce more than we consume ourselves. Thanks, John

thanks everyone for the tips on books and threads to read, I appreciate it! John

Hey all, is there a bible of chicken raising? Or a raising chickens for idiots? Basically, what number one book would you all recommend to read on the subject? thanks, John

Thanks for the kind welcome everyone. :)

Thanks everyone again! It seems most projects you have to debate what you want now, what you may need in the future, and ultimately the budget decides! LOL So right now I'm looking at a coup that will work for 3 laying hens. But I have a lot of time to plan before I will be in the position to...

No idea yet on what breeds, looking for egg layers and meaties. I've really just started researching this week. i have a lot to learn. :)

Thanks for the welcomes, I'm looking forward to learning a lot from you all! John

Hey all, new guy here. Located in San Antonio. The wife and I hope to buy some property south of town in the next year or so and one of the first things I want to do is start raising chickens. that is how I found this board, google, lots of great info here I am already learning a lot. John