Just found this thread after posting in the 'introduce yourself' thread. I'm originally from Queensland but have been living in Melbourne for the last 20+ years. I am so over all the rain and cold, and I sure the girls I'm trying to bring up are also. I think I recognize some of the forum...
I have had my girls for just over 2 months now and so far they're all still alive and kicking. These are my first chickens ever and it's good to know that there are wonderful communities like this where I can learn how to better look after my girls and see how the other side of the world looks...