I am so frustrated.

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Chrischick

Chrischick

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Mar 12, 2014
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We're new to this forum and embarking on our first experience as "urban farmers". We live outside the city limits and there are no zoning restrictions where we live with respect to having a flock. We have a perfect coop and we are building a "run" for our birds. We have a flock of six chicks right now that are about three weeks old. So far, we're having a really good time caring for them and watching them grow. My husband and I both grew up around farm animals and love all animals.

Here's the frustrating part...our friends and family are ruthless about our decision to have a flock for our own eggs. I've heard comments like "hope you like chicken poop on your eggs" , "this is going to go south quickly" , "I can't wait to say I told you so", "you know they sell eggs at the grocery store", "you obviously don't have better things to do with your time". I'm sick of it. I came a little unglued on Facebook today with some of my "friends" who continue to make fun of me for having chickens.

I guess I just am looking for some support and reassurance.

Thanks,
Chris
 
Support you want? You came to the right place. First of all quit letting other people make you feel like you owe an explanation for owning chickens. Obviously you are enjoying your new chicks and you and your husband ( I am assuming) are spending lots of time together with the chicks and while your building the coop and run. That's a win, win right there. Chickens are wonderful and no different from owning any other pet except chickens earn their keep not only in eggs but entertainment (chicken TV). Didn't you ever see the saying my chickens made my breakfast? In our case it's all 3 meals of the day. We love our flock, yes there is poo but you won't be buying fertilizer for your flowers or garden, and there is a thing called composting. When you are sitting on your deck enjoying fresh eggs and gandering at your beautiful landscape you will see that the pro's of owning chickens out weigh the con's. I would rather spend the day with my chickens than with judgemental, and non supportive humans. You stick to your guns and enjoy those chickens!! Post some pictures, we love pictures here on BYC. We like to share in your addiction LOL. Peace
 
Do they think their store bought eggs never had chicken poop on them?!?
Chickens are a calming (and productive) hobby. You know what is being fed to the hens laying your eggs. You are creating a fun way to spend time with your husband. Sounds like these people do NOT need to receive the deliciousness produced by your chickens and the work/attention you put into them. Remind them that you'll be just fine when times get tough, your ladies will keep on giving:)
 
Sounds like it's time for some better friends
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Just remember all their snide comments a few months from now when they want some of those delicious home-grown fresh eggs
 
Hello :frow and Welcome Yo BYC! You've come to the right place for chicken support! Most people who haven't had chickens or just had some exposure to them as children, really don't understand how nice the coop and run can be and how nicely chickens can be handled and taken care of, or how personable they are and what good pets they make. While some people never get over the fact of where eggs actually come from, a lot do change their mind when they see happy well taken care of hens and discover the difference between home grown eggs and the grocery store version. There are actually a number of articles and threads on reasons to have chickens on BYC, ie https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/why-raise-chickens-in-your-backyard-the-many-reasons-benefits and nice poll on why BYC member have them! https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...hy-do-you-have-chickens-select-all-that-apply
 
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As mentioned above, you have come to the right place! Nope, you can't remind people that eggs come from chicken butts or that hamburgers come in styrofoam packages instead of slaughtered cows. Also their fish sticks swam around in the ocean as breaded squares with little smiley faces on them. Ha!

Well, we understand your pain. Don't let them get to you. You will love having chickens...they are affectionate, friendly, smart and entertaining! If I had known how fun they were to keep, I would have gotten into chickens decades ago.

Good luck with your new adventure and welcome to BYC!
 
Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan
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This is the right place for support, we are all just a bunch of enablers - I mean, supportive chicken friends. I would not waste any time worrying about folks like that - or waste any eggs on them either.
 

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