Welcome from the Antelope Valley! You're not far from me!
I love it when people have backyard chickens. I feel like too many people think it isn't do-able!
I live in central los angeles right in the middle of the city of LA. It's totally do-able, even in an urban environment. My yard is really small but I am planning out an urban garden and trying to learn everything I can to make the most of my space. Veggies, chickens, compost, worms, Yay! The chickens have turned out to be way more fun than I thought they would be. I currently have 6 hens (shh! I'm 1 over my legal limit but 2 are bantams so that counts as half, right?

Welcome, it's so nice to meet you! I'm from NC myself and this year started raising chickens and well...
chicken math took over and the addiction began!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do here...I have met many wonderful friends and learned SOOOO much from many of the pros. Jump right on in, you will feel right at home in no time! 
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