East Africa Homestead

[Paul McWhorter]

We happily had a homestead in West Texas for the last 15 years, where we maintained a flock of 35 Red Star chickens. We loved the place and loved the chickens, but now have started our new adventure by moving to East Africa. We live a few miles from the equator on the shore of the Nile River. We have a 5 acre homestead and have established our organic gardens, fruit and nut trees, banana plantation, and are now working on getting some milk cows, and getting our chickens going. We are serving here as missionaries, and want to live a sustainable lifestyle, so would like to grow most of what we eat. Looking forward to learning how to make chickens thrive in this unique environment. I have been reading this forum for years, but just joined up today.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Paul and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members, who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Welcome to BYC! So glad you decided to join us!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC from Nairobi The UN FAO has some interesting resources on keeping chickens in our region - maybe do a quick google.This link may help you navigate the site - “How to...” guides

Best wishes
Pork Pie

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Welcome from New Orleans, what an exciting adventure you have begun. You will have to start a thread and keep us posted on how things are going for you. We also would like to hear about cultural differences, how your garden and trees are going, any other animals you aquire and how that works. Would you mind telling us about the climate and how you are dealing with the animals with regard to the heat.
I have lots of questions and hope you start a thread, almost like a diary for people you don't know.
we are here for any question you may have and can call on people who are very knowledgable about most anything you may have questions about.
What predators are you dealing with and how do you plan on building your coop?
Good luck and hope to hear from you soon.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. Congratulations on your new adventure!

 

[LaFleche]

Welcome to BYC @Paul McWhorter

now have started our new adventure by moving to East Africa. We live a few miles from the equator on the shore of the Nile River. We have a 5 acre homestead and have established our organic gardens, fruit and nut trees, banana plantation, and are now working on getting some milk cows, and getting our chickens going.

How exciting! I hope you will be able to settle in nicely.

Whishing you all the best for your new adventure!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Paul, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Best of luck on your new adventures and in establishing a thriving homestead!

 

[BlueHorse17]

 

[Callender Girl]

It sounds like you are building an incredible new homestead and life. Best wishes on your undertaking, and welcome to BYC. I think many of us would love to hear about your progress.