Black autralopes are a great bird, I am not far from you, I am in Brentwood and know a great breeder near Galt if you are interested. She loves all her birds and will take time to show off her babies!
I live in Oakley out in east contra costa county, and if you get in trouble, I would be happy to flock sit for you till the heat dies down or they start letting you have chickens! Good luck and hope it's soon. By the way I go out every day and give mine treats.... They love it and a good back...