My kids were really bugging me about getting a dog. My wife has an irrational fear of pooches though. So, I started thinking about alternatives and what I'd be willing to take care of and what could provide the kids with valuable learning experiences. Incidentally, we have a cat that despite is svelte, suave appearance is a complete freeloader. We were battling a infestation of field mice at the time and he was doing absolutely knowing to keep them at bay. Anyway, a friend down the road had a layer flock that the kids admired and so the light went on.
It sounded reasonable enough. I refuse to eat store-bought eggs and have since long before I started raising chickens. The kids could learn about taking care of animals and agriculture and I could use the compost on the garden. It all seemed like the perfect plan. I love the little buggers. They'll clean up just about any scraps and they're hysterical to watch. Heck, if I could teach one to play frisbee or chase rabbits, I'd be all set.