Best breed of chickens for this area?

[Wireman]

I've decided that our lil' ol homestead out in the country has space for some chickens now that #1 son will be living there full time. I've raised them in cooler climates, but never anyplace this hot. Is there a certain breed that does exceptionally well in this area?

[beenateacher4ever]

I have always lived in Texas and used to have all different kinds of chickens. Any type chicken should do well as long as they have shelter, and plenty of water. They do need some sort of shade. Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds are good for eggs. http://www.idealpoultry.com/ This is in Cameron- not that far away. I have bought chicks and stuff from them in the past and was pleased with them. This site is good to learn about different breeds and since they are raised here in Texas they should all do well.

[TexMexYum]

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I have always lived in Texas and used to have all different kinds of chickens. Any type chicken should do well as long as they have shelter, and plenty of water. They do need some sort of shade. Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds are good for eggs. http://www.idealpoultry.com/ This is in Cameron- not that far away. I have bought chicks and stuff from them in the past and was pleased with them. This site is good to learn about different breeds and since they are raised here in Texas they should all do well.

I'm not in the market for chickens, but I sure enjoyed browsing Ideal Poultry's website. It's a pretty darn big business in Cameron. I had no idea. I wish I had a hugh stock pond and could get some ducks and geese! Very interesting info.....

[Wireman]

Those are some awesome prices. I'm going out this weekend and start on the house and coop along with a fenced run, so I'll give them a call and see what they have on hand. At that distance it's easier to just go pick them up.

[Rick]

We had Golden Sex Links and they were very productive. Laid very large eggs. I'll try to remember to post a picture of them.

[Lsquare]

We got chicks from that place in Cameron and have lots of chickens now (only lost a few of the chicks). We have the red chickens and the black/white striped ones. They lay lots of eggs. We have eggs and chickens for sale. Email me at Tyronza@hotmail.com if you're interested in buying eggs or chickens.

[Night Owl]

Be sure you do everything you can to make the chicken coop snake proof.

[JoAnn Purser]

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I have always lived in Texas and used to have all different kinds of chickens. Any type chicken should do well as long as they have shelter, and plenty of water. They do need some sort of shade. Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds are good for eggs. http://www.idealpoultry.com/ This is in Cameron- not that far away. I have bought chicks and stuff from them in the past and was pleased with them. This site is good to learn about different breeds and since they are raised here in Texas they should all do well.

I have nine total and get great eggs from both (Leghorns and Reds) daily. I ordered mine from Belton Feed and Supply.

This is where I also get my "infamous" pecans cracked.

[THEMEANOGRE]

"Infamous", what? Are they harder Night Owl's head? jf

[Spartan]

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Be sure you do everything you can to make the chicken coop snake proof.

Mission impossible. Besides, loosing a few eggs in payment of the rat patrol is a small price to pay.