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Danz, Because of the insane racist stuff going on at school, we finally gave up, sold Deerfield and moved to Wichita. It was an awful decision. This was the summer/fall of 2015. I just couldn't even talk about it at the time. So depressing. But it was a terrible environment for the kids at Rose Hill schools. Now most of them attend Andover eCademy,a combination online school but it's a college prep public education with a building where there are always teachers available and other kids to hang out with. The kids work from a coffee bar/lounge area set up for them there or they can work from home. It's a tough program but works really well with their job and volunteer schedules. Our youngest son attends Southeast High School. Six of them drive, plus my nephew. They are very happy here so that makes me happy too.
The restrictions here exclude poultry of all types. It was extremely difficult to find a house that would accommodate all of us in a non-restricted subdivision. We ended up buying my Dad's house in town on the far east side. As far east as you can get, almost, without being in Andover. He and his wife wanted to move to the West side of Wichita so it worked out for them and for us. There is no HOA so I'm thinking if I get quiet chickens nobody would be the wiser but they have to be quiet. I would like some eggs but at this point, the main priority is just quiet birds. Someone used to keep chickens in this neighborhood but they were quite loud. We have a large privacy fenced yard and some shade so all I would need is a chicken tractor so they could have fresh ground and be protected. Maybe some Cochin bantams would be a good idea.
My health is still a little sketchy but I'm eating right and exercising daily, so it's on the upswing. I have a heart monitor implant in my chest so I know my heart is still beating. LOL! Had some other issues but am addressing them with diet and exercise and I feel better most of the time. It's still difficult to get through a shower without needing to rest immediately afterward. I've become used to it and just allow extra time. Theoretically, taking a cold shower would prevent the drop in blood pressure but I'm not too keen on cold showers! Yikes!
@Deerfield Acres glad you stopped in, long time no see. I'll bet you feel strange without chickens, I know I would. So what town are you living in now?
I got two new Sebastapol geese last weekend & they fit right into my group. The ganders are over the moon to have more females. I let them out this morning & they sure were making a racket out there. They have been mostly staying in their hoop coop because there isn't anything for them to eat out in the yard anyway, but they do like to get out & stretch & run sometimes.
Danz congrats on getting your pork, I'm sure you will enjoy it. I'm still thinking on getting a pig or two later on, but I have to build a pen first.
I do feel very strange without chickens. I really miss them and the garden. The garden was finally really producing after having hauled in tons of wood chips and the soil was finally full of composted material. Now I'm starting over. I also have a very small craftroom but it's working out okay. And no swimming pool! Ugh! We are really close to the Y so that's where the kids go when they have time.
Congrats on the new Sebastapols! They are such pretty birds.