NEW Texas Member

[Houston resident]

Hello from Houston Texas. Thinking about getting a few hens for eggs. Want to do it right and know how to properly feed and care for them. Concerns about extreme heat and increasingly freezing winters. Please welcome this newbie. I already see lots of wisdom for my chicken journey, and look forward to learning a LOT. My HOA said no poultry, but...Texas passed a law allowing up to 6, so residents can raise them in the backyards. Like others who have posted here, I will be checking to make sure I go about things right. Pretty sure I can have 3-4 hens now. Both political parties seem to agree. They are keenly aware that egg prices went up about 138% in a year. After all, who doesn't like a good egg?

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and welcome to BYC. Glad to have you here in this poultry loving community. I wouldn't be to concerned over the winter temps but would be vigilant during extreme summer heat waves with clean fresh water always being available.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. Nothing better than fresh eggs. Might biased about that.

 

[azurbanclucker]

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! It's very nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[Tookie]

Hello! Welcome! So glad to have you here, nice to meet you.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

I love it if your HOA has to abide by the law allowing chickens!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Callender Girl]

Congratulations on being able to have a few hens and on doing your research BEFORE their arrival! There's an almost endless supply of great information on BYC for folks who are just starting out -- and plenty for long-time chicken people, too.

Welcome to BYC -- let us know if you need any help with anything!