We started with layers this year because our kids are 4 and 5, and we weren't sure how they would react to the chicken being in the pen on day, and the fridge the next.
Next year, I think we are going to raise a meat flock (although we don't know what breed yet) because my DH and I are starting to become more conscious of the chemicals and preservatives in store bought foods.
Anyway, whenever the conversation turns around to our chickening plans for next year, without fail, people say "Have you ever actually eaten fresh chicken?" There assessments of fresh chicken are not positive. They are tough, stringy, the meat is smelly, the meat is too dry, the breasts are too small...
How do you react to this? I find it to be incredibly annoying. Annoying in the way that my nephew will only eat macaroni and cheese if it comes out of a cardboard box and has cheese powder.
Next year, I think we are going to raise a meat flock (although we don't know what breed yet) because my DH and I are starting to become more conscious of the chemicals and preservatives in store bought foods.
Anyway, whenever the conversation turns around to our chickening plans for next year, without fail, people say "Have you ever actually eaten fresh chicken?" There assessments of fresh chicken are not positive. They are tough, stringy, the meat is smelly, the meat is too dry, the breasts are too small...
How do you react to this? I find it to be incredibly annoying. Annoying in the way that my nephew will only eat macaroni and cheese if it comes out of a cardboard box and has cheese powder.