A man asked me for one of my chickens this morning........

[Davaroo]

Thats good, Don. Many cultures have been closer to chickens into modern times. It's in affluent lands that you see them separated from the people, like here in the US.

 

[mom'sfolly]

One of the reasons I was willing to get chickens is the memories they invoke. As a child, I had a pet rooster and my grandfather had pet hens. I love the pictures of him with his white fluffy girls on his lap.

 

[Varisha]

Like so many have said you did fine and I bet he took not the least bit of offence

Now if I was straving I will be honest a good part of my flock would go before I started to look at my other animals as food (horses, dogs, cats and hampster). I would keep some hens and a few roos with the idea of raising more for meat and using the eggs to keep from starving.

 

[GAhen]

I remember being at my Granny's and hereing the rooster crow.
That was one of the reasons I wanted the chickens.
Eggs were the next reason, as for now I do not eat meat, so chicken is off the menu.

Who knew I would love tending these birds so much!

 

[PurpleChicken]

You definately did well. We all understand it had to be uncomfortable
to be approached for a chicken. "What? You want a chicken?"

They guy who asked should have explained his request before asking
but communications may have been different.

Oh, now you have an excuse to get a couple extras to give away the
next time someone asks.

How do you think trick or treaters would feel if I put a rooster in their
candy bag on Halloween?? :

Don

 

[Varisha]

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This has me rolling in laughter !!! Too funny

Thanks for the giggle.

I could not help but picture my roo (Big Red - a buff orpington) and his expression as I tucked him into a trick or treaters bag.

 

[PurpleChicken]

 

[Arklady]

Or as in my situation they came talked about buying some chickens and then after leaving with one bird they came back two nights later and STOLE 10 more!!!!

Beware of illegals casing your place to steal.....


Arklady

 

[PurpleChicken]

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That's good advice Arklady. I'm really sorry to hear they stole 10. That hurts.

 

[DuckLady]

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Well, I think "legals" steal just as much as "illegals". You should be careful of ANYONE casing your place.

My grandparents were Mexican and immigrated here in the 30's. They had a different, yet similar view on chickens that we have. My grandmother fed her chickens well, gave them treats and spent time outside with them. They had good lives and when it was time, they were dinner. Not too far from many of us wanting meat birds for our tables that are humanely raised. The difference is that my Grama didn't name hers. Once they are named then they are pets, for the most part.