One of my roosters had me cornered in the chicken run with attack mode. I was screaming for help. I was horrified the rooster would hurt me. Every move that I made he scruffed his foot in the dirt. My husband came in the coop and unfortunately he had to kick the rooster the crazy rooster kept...
I can't remember how the lady separated the egg from the shell but I am pretty sure that she didn't just crack it open. Maybe she peeled it. I can try to track her down and ask her if you want. I saw the chick at about the 2 week point. It was actually amazing.
Actually there is a way that you can hatch a chick with out the egg. I have seen it done once from a shot glass type and saran wrap over the top of the glass with small holes poked threw the wrap.
A child can emancipate him or herself if child can prove self support. Some states even go as far as allowing a child to divorce their very own parents. In your case I would seek the help of an attorney as well as therapy. It really seems like this has taken its hardship on you but with proper...
Ten years ago I could honestly say that I never killed another animal except for the cat that committed suicide by running in front of my car. I can no longer say that. However it did take anger to force me to shoot predators. I really thought that I could go my entire life without the desire to...
Just for kicks and giggles I like to tie a head of lettuce at the top of the cage in my run and let it hang. The chickens love to peck and play with it.