Welcome! That was a nice introduction, and I liked your story. I hope that you will do well with your new flock members and get lot's of eggs. I'm next door to you over here in AZ. @TwoCrows lives over there in your state.
Great intro. So glad you joined us at Backyard Chickens. Hope you will enjoy it as much as we do. I have heard Fayoumi chickens are very resistent to Marek's disease. May be a good idea to breed/have it bred to some of your others to see if it may he somewhat protective for the ofspring..
I enjoyed your "novel" and the stories of all your chicken adoptees. I think you and I would be great friends -- who could feed each others' chicken addiction -- if you were closer to Iowa. Of course, I think you would have to worry about your fayoumis ability to withstand winter here. Today, it is 35 degrees with howling wind. Heck, I'm not liking fall here much!
Welcome to the group; I'm sure you will do well with your new flock. You have the right heart for it.