Located in north Texas, between the D and the FW. Urban flock of layers, with meat birds once a year or so. In the city, so all roos go to freezer camp at first crow. City says I’m allowed 4 hens. I may or may not be in violation of certain local ordinances. 🙃 Depends on how you do the chicken math. I’m a fan of Ideal Hatchery.
I’ve kept Cuy (Guinea Pigs of the meat type) before, but not at my current location. I’m hoping to gather up enough new stock here to start a colony next year.
I recently learned of the TAMU-K Composite rabbits. No idea why I never heard of them before, especially since I’m an Aggie! I’m researching to see if I might change my Cuy colony to rabbits. Never had good luck with rabbits before, due entirely to climate. Cuy are surely low maintenance for me and are a good small meat stock, but rabbits are so darn tasty!
I’m an old farm girl, so gardening and having livestock for meat is normal for me. I’m also a retired nurse, so I understand that most messy stuff washes off.
I’m excited to connect with other like-minded folks. And pick some brains. And to potentially source some good local stock.
I’ve kept Cuy (Guinea Pigs of the meat type) before, but not at my current location. I’m hoping to gather up enough new stock here to start a colony next year.
I recently learned of the TAMU-K Composite rabbits. No idea why I never heard of them before, especially since I’m an Aggie! I’m researching to see if I might change my Cuy colony to rabbits. Never had good luck with rabbits before, due entirely to climate. Cuy are surely low maintenance for me and are a good small meat stock, but rabbits are so darn tasty!
I’m an old farm girl, so gardening and having livestock for meat is normal for me. I’m also a retired nurse, so I understand that most messy stuff washes off.
I’m excited to connect with other like-minded folks. And pick some brains. And to potentially source some good local stock.