New from New Mexico!

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navajoRN

navajoRN

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I'm finally moving into a place that has a huge, private backyard and separate gate to keep the dog out. Perfect set up! I also have outside water hook up and electric outlet with easy access - something I have not had in previous rentals. Anyone here from Santa Fe/New Mexico area? Suggestions on resources for this region? Breeds that do better here? Looking forward to having chickens again, they're a hoot!


Front yard


Walkway with separate gate to backyard


HUGE backyard!


Backyard


Backyard
 
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If you go to the top of the page and hover over forum, then hover over social and then click on where am I, where are you, you should be able to find people in your area. Glad you joined the flock!!
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Welcome to BYC! Because of the extreme temperature and weather conditions you get in your area, I would suggest getting breeds that are very hardy. If you want good layers, either Black Sex Links (Black Stars) or Black Australorps should do nicely. Both are friendly, docile birds that lay lots of large, brown eggs. I have raised Black Australorps in the northern Sacramento Valley in California where summer temperatures frequently reached 117-118 F (123 once) and they did quite well there. Just make sure you provide them with shade and plenty of water.
 
Thanks for the suggestions! I'm not even sure where to start looking for supplies and chicks but I've got some time yet to figure that all out. Have to get the coop first. Providing shade is going to be the most challenging part I'm thinking.
 
Welcome to BYC! And to chickens! I'm not from NM, but I go there often.. I must say, I am in love with the pictures you've shared with us! I love the architecture there. :)
 
I have ordered from four different hatcheries and have been satisfied with all of them. If you don't mind mail order, the closest one to you that I have ordered from is Ideal Poultry in Cameron, TX and I have been very happy with their service. You will find them at http://idealpoultry.com/
 
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Welcome to BYC!

Here here!! Down here outside of Alto, New Mexico, north of Ruidoso! Great to have another New Mexican on board!

Lots of hardy breeds out there, as long as you give them shade, they do well. My Black Australorps have done very well in the heat. I have some young Barred Rocks. Haven't summered them over yet, but so far they are doing well.

Did you find the New Mexico thread? Lots of memebers from all around the state and many come from the East Mountains east of Albuquerque.

You might want to take a look at these 2 breeds pages for quick info on some of the attributes of the different breeds....

http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

http://www.albc-usa.org/documents/chickenbreedcomparison.pdf

Looking forward to seeing you around the forums! Welcome to our flock!
 
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Welcome to BYC! And to chickens! I'm not from NM, but I go there often.. I must say, I am in love with the pictures you've shared with us! I love the architecture there. :)
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I lived 30 years in the PNW north of Seattle. I'm loving it here too! Very different. Love the architecture and landscape. And, of course, can't beat 300+ days of sunshine!
 

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