Chicken (Poultry) Addiction Anonymous *Chat Thread*

[dixie&trixie]

Ive actually created a list of the 12 Strut program and can make a prototype to show you all. Stay tuned

 

[dixie&trixie]

Ok heres where all of you come in. I've already made my own list of the 12 Strut Program but I want to get input from all of you what the program should read. All ideas welcome and the best 12 will be chosen!!!!!

Heres my ideas:

12 Strut Program

1. Admit you have a problem
2. Convince yourself that your backyard has plenty of space
3. Convince you DH, DBF, SO that your backyard has plenty of space
4. Join BYC where you will get your “fix”
5. Research EVERY breed of Chicken known to man
6. Research every type of coop built or bought
7. Approach your DH, DW DBF, SO with your research and BEG or CRY until he/she gives in
8. Build or buy your coop, tweak it to your specifications but still grumble, complain and wish it was bigger, prettier, and fancier.
9. Order or buy your chicks/eggs and watch chicken T.V. for HOURS
10. Justify buying “people” food AKA “treats” for your chickens
11. Justify cooking/baking for your chickens
12. Sit back and enjoy while contemplating expanding
Ahhhhh…chicken math……..



Soooo....what do you all think? Send me ideas!!

 

[silkiechick236]

dixie&trixie :

Ok heres where all of you come in. I've already made my own list of the 12 Strut Program but I want to get input from all of you what the program should read. All ideas welcome and the best 12 will be chosen!!!!!

Heres my ideas:

12 Strut Program

1. Admit you have a problem
2. Convince yourself that your backyard has plenty of space
3. Convince you DH, DBF, SO that your backyard has plenty of space
4. Join BYC where you will get your “fix”
5. Research EVERY breed of Chicken known to man
6. Research every type of coop built or bought
7. Approach your DH, DW DBF, SO with your research and BEG or CRY until he/she gives in
8. Build or buy your coop, tweak it to your specifications but still grumble, complain and wish it was bigger, prettier, and fancier.
9. Order or buy your chicks/eggs and watch chicken T.V. for HOURS
10. Justify buying “people” food AKA “treats” for your chickens
11. Justify cooking/baking for your chickens
12. Sit back and enjoy while contemplating expanding
Ahhhhh…chicken math……..



Soooo....what do you all think? Send me ideas!!

LOVE IT!!!!!

 

[silkiechick236]

I blame my "problem" on my DH. We started w/ 4 last spring 'cause he wanted some eggs. We now have 70+, all breeds, all sizes

 

[dixie&trixie]

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OMGoodness, arent you lucky!

 

[gryeyes]

But I don't have a D-anything! I did this to myself all BY myself!

Oh-wah!

...everything else fits....

 

[Muggsmagee]

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Ba ha ha...self enabler! Love it!

 

[Muggsmagee]

dixie&trixie :

Ok heres where all of you come in. I've already made my own list of the 12 Strut Program but I want to get input from all of you what the program should read. All ideas welcome and the best 12 will be chosen!!!!!

Heres my ideas:

12 Strut Program

1. Admit you have a problem
2. Convince yourself that your backyard has plenty of space
3. Convince you DH, DBF, SO that your backyard has plenty of space
4. Join BYC where you will get your “fix”
5. Research EVERY breed of Chicken known to man
6. Research every type of coop built or bought
7. Approach your DH, DW DBF, SO with your research and BEG or CRY until he/she gives in
8. Build or buy your coop, tweak it to your specifications but still grumble, complain and wish it was bigger, prettier, and fancier.
9. Order or buy your chicks/eggs and watch chicken T.V. for HOURS
10. Justify buying “people” food AKA “treats” for your chickens
11. Justify cooking/baking for your chickens
12. Sit back and enjoy while contemplating expanding
Ahhhhh…chicken math……..



Soooo....what do you all think? Send me ideas!!

Ummm...YES! Completely enjoyed the list while realizing it all pertains to me. Give me a while and I'm sure I can add absurdities...ahem...realizations!

 

[Muggsmagee]

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Exactly! When I started out...I wanted 5! Only 5. That's all I thought I could handle! We have around 100...I don't even count anymore.

 

[Muggsmagee]

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Do tell! How does one "hide" orpingtons?

Well, my new coop isn't quite finished. It needs a people door. So the babies are in the brooder area of the new coop during the day. At night I've been putting them in a dog crate and hiding them in the non-chicken approved outbuilding. (hubby doesn't like the dust on his stuff)

He had said no more chickens until the coop was finished. When I agreed to take them, it was supposed to be finished by the time I picked them up. But rain had other plans, and it's not done yet.

In my defense, they are English Orps........who could pass THAT up?

Who did you get English Orps from????