Hello everyone, it has been ages since I was last here! I've often thought of you lot on this friendly forum, and decided it is about time I popped in to tell my old friends I'm still alive and kicking, and to meet some new friends too!
When I was last here I lived in the city of Auckland (1.3 million people, expensive housing, congestion problems... you know the kind of place). But in July my lovely man and I moved to the small town of Kerikeri (approx 4000 people, subtropical climate, everyone knows everyone...) We've never been happier!
Of course our lovely chickens thought they had arrived in paradise. They have just over an acre of pasture to run around, a creek with some friendly ducks, and an idyllic lifestyle.
Unfortunately last week while I was out my entire little flock of hens disappeared! No sign of feathers or predators... just gone!
I'm still in shock. I've had my lovely girls for almost two years and they were the friendliest, sweetest hens you can imagine.
Anyway here I am back amongst friends and looking forward to reading all about your girls and their antics while I come to terms with my loss.