@ weimarmama - thanks for the info. But, as I have mentioned to another group member, we have not had the best success with hatching our own eggs. Until we get the process down, it would be a waste to spend good $$$ on eggs - better to buy them as chicks. And actually, there have been a couple of other hints from members as to where we can get chicks.
Thanks again for the helpful hint and the welcome ....
My family loves the Apple Farm area. We go every autumn. I was just looking at some real estate up there. The Apple Cellar is for sale and would be tempting if it had a home on the property! (Don't tell my dear hubby!)
Camino is a lovely area, with just the right weather year round. -not too cold in winter, yet not too hot in summer. I bet you and your wife have very happy chickens. Welcome to BYC!