New country in East Texas ranks first

You see, this is one of the things I like growing up in East Texas. You will truly understand the people, places and things in our area-including whimsical and weird things. (Frankly speaking, whimsical and weird things are my favorites.)

Therefore, when we see a loose post about "free-range" chickens on Loop 323 and Paluxy in a social media group, you can't help but feel, a. Caring about chickens and their breeders, and b. At least it's kind of funny about the whole thing.

So this is the transaction:

Obviously, for Tyler drivers who often find themselves close to Loop 323 Valero and Tyler's Paluxy, they often see these chickens crossing the road. (See what I did there?)

Taylor residents and/or people working in the area have commented on how common it is to see chickens. This is just another part of their morning routine.

They even saw the rooster walking around, followed by his chicks. (Perhaps a field trip with Dad?

Some people have seen hens. Most people commented that they tried to avoid the tiny winged creatures that apparently didn't feel really dangerous lurking on such a busy Taylor street. Others said they actually tried to hit them with their car. I think they are joking. ("Winner, winner chicken dinner," they said. "Chickie Nuggies," they said.) 

Taylor resident Mackenzie Bradley said:

They live in a chicken coop in that corner, and the owner allows them to range freely. I have seen animal control there before, so I assume they are just willing to let the chickens take their destiny on their wings.

Ha ha. *Cough cough* sorry. That's funny.

They apparently lived in the corner house across the street from Valero, behind a lush bush wall. However, I cannot be sure until I receive the photo certificate. To be honest, I am worried about these chickens.

According to Sheryl Welch and Lauren Swan, this kind of informal "crossing the chicken road" has existed for many years. Well, we might as well embrace this historic Taylor family of poultry.

But I think we will never know.

This is the video I mentioned above: