Tucumcari Hippie
Hatching
- Nov 17, 2018
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I have no idea why I am just now getting around to joining this forum. Y'all have been answering every poultry question I've ever Googled for at least the last 10 years. Better late than never, I guess.
Anyway ... my husband and I first got chickens in 2007, after reading one too many Joel Salatin books. Over the years, we have had chickens, Coturnix quail, and Pekin ducks. We liked the chooks (especially buff Orpingtons) and the quail (bit of a learning curve, but quiet and relatively low-maintenance once we figured out what we were doing). The ducks were a good excuse to build a pond. They were not a good fit for our backyard.
We have no birds at the moment, but we plan to get another flock of quail next spring, because I miss having fresh eggs, and quail-egg sandwiches are delicious.
A year ago, we moved 900 miles from southeast Missouri to eastern New Mexico so I could take a teaching job at a tiny, rural high school. My life since then has mostly revolved around settling into a new home and a new classroom, but I've found time to paint three murals (one at home, one at a friend's business, and a very elaborate one all over my classroom walls), and I've got two more planned for the not-too-distant future. Before moving ate my life, I was also fond of blogging, photography, beekeeping, distance running, and dog training. I'm gradually easing back into all those pursuits, with a new blog on my to-do list for next week, a colony of bees on the way next spring, and an 18-week-old rescue puppy currently learning to mind her manners on the leash so we can train for a marathon together.
Anyway ... my husband and I first got chickens in 2007, after reading one too many Joel Salatin books. Over the years, we have had chickens, Coturnix quail, and Pekin ducks. We liked the chooks (especially buff Orpingtons) and the quail (bit of a learning curve, but quiet and relatively low-maintenance once we figured out what we were doing). The ducks were a good excuse to build a pond. They were not a good fit for our backyard.
We have no birds at the moment, but we plan to get another flock of quail next spring, because I miss having fresh eggs, and quail-egg sandwiches are delicious.
A year ago, we moved 900 miles from southeast Missouri to eastern New Mexico so I could take a teaching job at a tiny, rural high school. My life since then has mostly revolved around settling into a new home and a new classroom, but I've found time to paint three murals (one at home, one at a friend's business, and a very elaborate one all over my classroom walls), and I've got two more planned for the not-too-distant future. Before moving ate my life, I was also fond of blogging, photography, beekeeping, distance running, and dog training. I'm gradually easing back into all those pursuits, with a new blog on my to-do list for next week, a colony of bees on the way next spring, and an 18-week-old rescue puppy currently learning to mind her manners on the leash so we can train for a marathon together.
and Welcome to Backyard Chickens. 
We are glad you joined our flock!
Best wishes to you and have Lots of Fun!
