Ended 14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—National Poultry Day

[maeflower1992]

I have always loved animals. Poultry incuded! Now being able to watch my children love and enjoy them as much as I do is a blessing. I have always loved fresh eggs as well and the meat some provide for us. I can't imagine a life without them.

 

[kurby22]

I never knew that what felt missing in my life was poultry! Owning poultry brings me an inner peace, an excitement to learn all I can about them, and they fill my soul. A day of chicken TV in my backyard with a nice beverage is all I need to feel content and forget the chaos all around us. Can’t imagine a life without them now!

 

[Tumbleweedlynn]

I have always wanted to live surrounded by trees and nature, not looking at other homes or hearing cars whizzing by. When I decided to quit working (I think they call it retirement), I knew I would have to find a hobby to keep busy. And here we are..

My flock bring me serenity and peace, and that is very important for someone living in a rural area not too close to family, granddaughter, to be specific

Their presence keeps my head quiet, lowers my heart rate, and really helps to keep things in perspective. It reminds me everyday how blessed I am to live the life I want, where I am and who I am with. My flock love me and depend on me, and visa versa. It warms my heart

 

[Shadrach]

An opportunity to give expecting nothing in return.

 

[CloneFly]

My poultry are important to me because they're family. I didn't start with a plan, I just brought home 5 very sick chicks... from there on the numbers grew and we expanded! I now have such a mix-matched flock that always brings joy to my heart with their unique personalities and antics- I honestly don't know how I've managed to survive so long without them! I love collecting their eggs and playing "Now who layed this beauty?" everyday. My girls (and boys) are such precious blessings in my life, and I couldn't be more thankful for them ♡

 

[WalnutTree]

Poultry raising is important to me because ive gotten the strongest personalities and pets from these beautiful animals

 

[Kingbobkingdom]

Poultry significantly changed my life. Ever since I hatched my first quail, King Bob, I knew that I wanted to be an ornithologist (I'm not in college yet) (Ornithologists study birds). Having these creatures gave me a substantial peek into the lives, behaviors, and needs (and genetics) of birds, including wild ones around the world.
They also taught me where to hold my affections. A year ago, I was closer to them than I am now. A year ago, I learned to let things pass away, especially these birds. They shouldn't hold the chief of my emotions. I still love them, but I still love my friends better.

 

[fatty and friends]

my first duck fatty. he actually turns 4 today

 

[chickenmomma41]

I bought my first 6 chicks just a couple of weeks before the world shut down with the Pandemic. I struggled being home alone all day every day (my plumber husband was an essential worker). The chickens got me outside and gave me purpose. It was a darktime for me, and they brought me light. Now with a small flock of 22, they bring me so much joy every day!

 

[picklestheduck]

Poultry are important to me because like some other people have said it helps me escape reality. I knever ever knew I would click with my chickens like I did until I bought some. Since then I have become an absolute chicken freak, and I love it! One thing that I will always love, is how my flock is always happy to see me. I can be coming home from work, had a really bad day, and when I see my little big flock RUNNING to greet me as they all stumble over each other and clamber around things to get to me, I smile, every time. Poultry are just amazing creatures, they produce a food source everyday (hopefully) neatly in a nesting box. My flock supplies eggs for around 10 different coustomers/families, plush family. They have great little personalities too. Poultry is just the best