Official BYC Poll: Why Do You Have Chickens?

[leroys2488]

I checked eggs, but that alone is not the whole reason.
I love farm fresh eggs, and i sell some.
Chickens are great entertainment.
I enjoy chicks and broody moms raising chicks.
I love my rooster crowing, and how he cares for his flock of girls.
My farm would be to quiet and lonely without them.
I wonder how many back yard chicken owners actually pay all their costs and make a
Profit selling there chicken eggs? I would guess little to none.

Definitely no profit here

 

[Liz Birdlover]

Definitely no profit here

They're so awesome, I don't care about how many eggs they lay or not. They make me smile & laugh, they let me scoop them up for hugs, there's truly no place I'd rather be & I know some people may think that's nuts preferring the company of my flock, but they have really been an amazing part of my life. Their company has saved me during this pandemic.

 

[AntiqueB]

Agreed they are my therapy chickens! They keep me happy, so I keep them happy. I originally wanted eggs, but I've always loved birds, and these are not very different from parakeets and love birds. It's so soothing to pet a chicken, and watch them in the yard. Everyone needs chickens!

 

[Liz Birdlover]

Agreed they are my therapy chickens! They keep me happy, so I keep them happy. I originally wanted eggs, but I've always loved birds, and these are not very different from parakeets and love birds. It's so soothing to pet a chicken, and watch them in the yard. Everyone needs chickens!

I agree, I've had many types of birds in my care, babysat Cockatoos once, what ornery characters they are. I love Cockatiels, Pigeons, Canaries & Chickens...such lovable sweeties. It's cool when the little birds snuggle under your chin, but the chickens you can scoop 'em up & give a big hug, plus they're just so funny!

 

[toastinboots]

I've thought about getting backyard chicken for years. Our former neighbors had a huge garden and I thought it would be cool to be able to trade eggs for produce. I shelved the idea, but when COVID hit and I couldn't get eggs at the grocery, we decided to go ahead with it. Kindof to get eggs, but mostly for something fun to do. Our flock of five hens are our "pets with benefits."

 

[Misty74829]

They are a great destressor. I have worked from home the last several months and my run is literally right outside my "office" door. Their antics are entertaining and you can't help but laughgh at them.

 

[leroys2488]

They're so awesome, I don't care about how many eggs they lay or not. They make me smile & laugh, they let me scoop them up for hugs, there's truly no place I'd rather be & I know some people may think that's nuts preferring the company of my flock, but they have really been an amazing part of my life. Their company has saved me during this pandemic.

Yep, all of the above. They are good therapy!

 

[Nutterbutterdiablo]

You and me Cluck.. Showed dogs for 35 years ... Enough nonesense

I showed dogs too! For about 20 years! A lot of obedience and some conformation. I'm done with it and love keeping my chickens.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Bad knees and small stroke then Graves attacked and had to retire mostly blind ... See enough to scoop poop .. Rubber boots and rain gear are my armour .. Juneau tennis shoes still my style

 

[ChunkyBirb]

My dad wanted chickens and they ended up being my job. We started with a flock of 3 barred rocks and I fell in love with them. I now am a proud chicken mama of 6 lavender Orpingtons, 2 rhode island reds, and an ameracuana!
Edit: I love that I get fresh eggs and the occasional ones that need to be culled are used for meat, which is always a plus.