Hello, again . . . . hello!

[fargosmom]

I've been away for far too long! My hens are doing great - I still have one of my original four, 9 years into my chicken adventure! Her name is Pickles, she's an EE and she is still queen of the flock. Her minions are two other EE's named Olivia and Ophelia, a GLW named Pumpkin, and a bantam Fleur d'Uccle named Dot. Pumpkin is the laying queen (being the youngest of the batch), Dot is the runner-up great layer when she's not broody, and Pickles holds her own in spite of her . . . maturity.

Hubs and I will be relocating from sunny SoCal to magical New Mexico in the next couple of years, so I'm starting to research what I'll need to know to make the transition from our urban homestead to a rural, high-desert ranchito. All suggestions are welcome!

 

[blackdust951]

Hello
And welcome back to byc!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Hello! WELCOME BACK...

 

[fargosmom]

Thanks!! I can't believe it's been so long. My membership here tracks my hen-keeping . . . I've learned soo much in the last 9 years. My girls are still special to me, and I still get a little thrill with every egg I collect.

 

[Teila]

Welcome Back fargosmom

Sorry, living in tropical Aus, I am not able to offer any advice regarding high desert ranching, except to may be check out the state thread: Find Your State Thread

Best wishes and good luck!

 

[fargosmom]

Yep, I've put in a little notice on the NM thread. Thanks!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Welcome back to BYC and the best of luck with your move to NM.

Best wishes
Pork Pie

 

[tastyacres]

Welcome back

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, again....Welcome back!

 

[drumstick diva]

Seems like BYC members always come home. We saved a place on the roost for you.
You may want to continue reading the NM posts, to familiarize your self with the Bycers and the problems they overcome with heat, predators, etc. etc.