Welcome to BYC. I'm in west TN (Paris). I too was a long-time "lurker", reading as much information as I could before I got my chickens. This forum is loaded with helpful people and insider tips. Enjoy your flock.
Welcome to BYC:frow. There is also a west Tennessee thread. I've only had chickens for a year, but with help by reading a lot and learning from the knowledgeable and experienced folks on BYC, I've managed to keep my three hens thriving. Loving those fresh eggs. Re your question on hardware cloth...
Hi Amanda-
Check with the local zoning/animal control rules which are usually posted online. But follow up with a phone call as they might have changed. I experienced that in Paris where the written codes had restrictions like not housing them within 1,000 ft. of a residence. Two years later it...