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So Cute, Norma!
you don't need to have a rooster in order for the hen to lay eggs unless you want the eggs fertilized. the benefits of having a rooster if you have few hens is they normally keep the hens from roaming too far if you are going to let them roam free. i have probably about 20 to 25 hens and one rooster. we get anywhere from 13 to 18 eggs per day. the eggs are much tastier fresh than what you would get from the store. but it is best to keep them in a fenced area i find as the will dig holes in the ground to dust themselves or just lay down. i have tripped in one of those holes mine have dug a couple of time and fell. at first the rooster crowing took some getting used to but after awhile you don't notice it. with the windows open even now i wouldn't wake up to the crowing and our chickens aren't far from our bedroom.
One day I hope to fulfill my dream...as much as I am of a city person, as much as I love to live on a farm near a river or a lake with a couple of each of rabbits, chicken, cows, sheep, horses, (and goats so that our goat lady can bring her goats for a visit), fruit trees, and banana trees (for our favorite chimp to swing on) 
lb151
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I can not think of one con when it comes to having a small flock of chickens. I had them for 20 years,,when my 2 boys were young. They were more like pets. I miss the sounds and smells of them. I adored the spring when we would have batch after batch of babies running around. When we got too many roosters,we gave them to a fellow down the street (what he did with them,I dont want to know) If you keep the pens clean and the food tightly sealed,there should be no problem. Once we did have a few field mice and my sons would sit outside and target practice with them,,I think they may have even shot a few.
My youngest son loved going out in the morning to wait for the sound of a hen that had laid an egg. They are very proud when they do so and let the world know. He would bring in the fresh,warm egg for his breakfast. It doesnt get much better than that! That is one of the sweetest memories I have of my deceased son...
My youngest son loved going out in the morning to wait for the sound of a hen that had laid an egg. They are very proud when they do so and let the world know. He would bring in the fresh,warm egg for his breakfast. It doesnt get much better than that! That is one of the sweetest memories I have of my deceased son...
Oh, Lou, that is a beautiful memory. May he always be remembered for ever.
I also like the advice you added...a good one.
I also like the advice you added...a good one.
M
Mary
Thank you Lou and Jax for adding your thoughts. I had about decided to forget chicken ownership, but your experiences have rekindled my enthusiasm!
Wise
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Mary, I know nothing about chickens except that they are good (when cooked) with fettucini alfredo, however I must say that this thread title should get an award as one of the most interesting. I thought it was leading to a joke, not to a serious discussion of chicken ownership.
One day I hope to fulfill my dream...as much as I am of a city person, as much as I love to live on a farm near a river or a lake with a couple of each of rabbits, chicken, cows, sheep, horses, (and goats so that our goat lady can bring her goats for a visit), fruit trees, and banana trees (for our favorite chimp to swing on)
Eva, your wish can come true....the little hobby farm beside me is for sale.
Get two, Mary!!
Get two, Mary!!
Mary,
You would love a couple chickens!! I live in town, I'm pretty sure there is an ordinance against having chickens... but my two chickens aren't bothering a soul.
My daughter has wanted a chicken forever. I have refused. I swore when I left home I'd never have another chicken. Tooooo many memories of butchering them. But I also have the fond memories of them as pets and following us around the yard.
So darlin' Sara finally won and got two chickens this last April. They eventually graduated to the dog house, which is where they currently sleep at night. It's a little funny right now, because my son went to Boston and left Sazi (his dog) with us. The dog house was Sazi's waaaaay before it was the chickens. lol So we make him sleep in the house, but the other day, I looked out and there was Sazi walking out of the dog/chicken house. I guess they share it during the day.
When Sazi first got here, he would chase them, but we kept after him... and it helps that he knows he can't go in the garden... so that's where the chickens would hide. But now they just wander around the backyard under his feet. They all sleep right next to each other on the lawn. (he's a standard poodle.. BIG dog) Looks sorta funny. lol
They've done a fabulous job of eating the bugs... but they also enjoy eating my garden!! lol You just clip their beaks to keep them from pecking each other. Clip a wing to keep them from going over the fence.
The only thing I don't like about them is the poop. I have a LOT of concrete in my backyard and get tired of spraying off the poop.
They really are a joy to watch, and are complete pets. They walk right up to us. Your grandkids will love them!! My Ethan sure does.
Get two, Mary!!
Mary,
You would love a couple chickens!!
I live in town, I'm pretty sure there is an ordinance against having chickens... but my two chickens aren't bothering a soul. My daughter has wanted a chicken forever. I have refused. I swore when I left home I'd never have another chicken. Tooooo many memories of butchering them. But I also have the fond memories of them as pets and following us around the yard.
So darlin' Sara finally won and got two chickens this last April. They eventually graduated to the dog house, which is where they currently sleep at night. It's a little funny right now, because my son went to Boston and left Sazi (his dog) with us. The dog house was Sazi's waaaaay before it was the chickens. lol So we make him sleep in the house, but the other day, I looked out and there was Sazi walking out of the dog/chicken house. I guess they share it during the day.
When Sazi first got here, he would chase them, but we kept after him... and it helps that he knows he can't go in the garden... so that's where the chickens would hide. But now they just wander around the backyard under his feet. They all sleep right next to each other on the lawn. (he's a standard poodle.. BIG dog) Looks sorta funny. lol
They've done a fabulous job of eating the bugs... but they also enjoy eating my garden!!
lol You just clip their beaks to keep them from pecking each other. Clip a wing to keep them from going over the fence.The only thing I don't like about them is the poop. I have a LOT of concrete in my backyard and get tired of spraying off the poop.
They really are a joy to watch, and are complete pets. They walk right up to us. Your grandkids will love them!!
My Ethan sure does.
M
Mary
Mary,
You would love a couple chickens!!
My daughter has wanted a chicken forever. I have refused. I swore when I left home I'd never have another chicken. Tooooo many memories of butchering them. But I also have the fond memories of them as pets and following us around the yard.
So darlin' Sara finally won and got two chickens this last April. They eventually graduated to the dog house, which is where they currently sleep at night. It's a little funny right now, because my son went to Boston and left Sazi (his dog) with us. The dog house was Sazi's waaaaay before it was the chickens. lol So we make him sleep in the house, but the other day, I looked out and there was Sazi walking out of the dog/chicken house. I guess they share it during the day.
When Sazi first got here, he would chase them, but we kept after him... and it helps that he knows he can't go in the garden... so that's where the chickens would hide. But now they just wander around the backyard under his feet. They all sleep right next to each other on the lawn. (he's a standard poodle.. BIG dog) Looks sorta funny. lol
They've done a fabulous job of eating the bugs... but they also enjoy eating my garden!!
The only thing I don't like about them is the poop. I have a LOT of concrete in my backyard and get tired of spraying off the poop.
They really are a joy to watch, and are complete pets. They walk right up to us. Your grandkids will love them!!
A doghouse! That would be perfect! Thanks Rain!
One day I hope to fulfill my dream...as much as I am of a city person, as much as I love to live on a farm near a river or a lake with a couple of each of rabbits, chicken, cows, sheep, horses, (and goats so that our goat lady can bring her goats for a visit), fruit trees, and banana trees (for our favorite chimp to swing on)
I hope your dream comes true ...
