I am a mom and gma (mimi). I have always had a love and respect for all creatures. I have a fondness for dogs, horses and birds. I have some experience with birds and horses. I have a lifetime of experience with dogs. I have always had some sort of connection to the animal world all my life. The hubs and I moved to North Carolina from CA in March of 2020 to be closer to my sons, daughter in love and gbaby girl. We bought a half acre prop in a rural area and feel very blessed to be in a friendly and welcome community and the opportunity to create a semi self sustaining home. We have always wanted chickens but never have until now. Just in the first year of raising chicks to hens I have learned more than I ever thought I would and a few things I wished I had not LOL. I am so happy to be a part of the Backyard Chickens community!