Official BYC Poll: Why Do You Have Chickens?

[HippieAtHeart]

Eggs and to teach my son that you can be self sufficient. I really believe that the more a child is exposed to the more they’re willing to try it again when older. I want my son to be happy no matter what he does and this opens up the rewarding world of homesteading

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

I forgot to mention.....

The more chickens you have the crazier people think you are and the less likely they are to hang around.

Yes, indeed! Yet another reason to get them.
For me, owning chickens just confirms that I'm a nutter....
Makes social distancing easier, haha!

 

[Aunt Angus]

I voted pets, eggs, and other. Here's my other: 1) I loooove birds; 2) Chickens are frequently exploited - I wanted to have a flock I could do my best to give a good life; 3) I know where my eggs come from, no relying on dubious labels declaring store bought eggs are "cruelty free."

 

[Aunt Angus]

Rooster crowing helps me sleep? Why isn't that on the list? Chicken vocalization really tells me so much about my local environment.

Who here hasn't run out of the house in their undies at 3AM because the chicken told them to do it?

I run out there more times than I care to admit - in all kinds of weather!!!

 

[pond_ripple]

It's mostly pets and eggs for me. I have always loved birds, and chickens just seem so fluffy, and bright, and talkative it's hard not to want them around! Just watching them brightens up my day. After a couple of coop cleanings my Mom decided we should try composting since she loves to garden. So I checked the fertilizer box as well. We're on our first flock so the eggs haven't started to materialize yet. The whole family is waiting on that particular benefit. My brother says he'll care about the chickens when they start laying. He's missing out on some hilarious shenanigans as they grow up!

 

[dikitty]

I forgot to click on other as an option- because they're cute!

 

[momto6Ls]

They are fun!
They are a perfect farm animal for the youngest members of the family to be responsible for. The teens have the goats. The elementary age take care of the chickens.

 

[Crazy Chicken Helen]

We got them initially as pets, inspired by a lady at a farm where we go camping. (I must admit I thought my hubby was crazy when he first suggested getting chickens. ) Eggs are a bonus, the chatter, company and love they bring is heartwarming, and I didn't realise when we got them how much therapy they provide! I suffer with depression and excruciating anxiety, but when I started hugging, petting cuddling and chatting with my girls, over time they have given me tremendous relief and really help me a lot, just when one waddles up to me...Plus their antics are so funny! Chicken cuddles are THE best and no one understands until you've experienced chicken love, so thanks to every one of my chooks who I love with every bit of my heart ❤❤❤❤Daphne, Velma Sylvie, Honey, Alice, Connie, Stella, Domino , Fred, Ginger and the Pingus.

 

[spartacus_63]

I served 26 years in the military and retired to a Legionaire's dream, a small acreage to do with as I please. I have planted a varied orchard and garden. I raise bees and chickens to help keep this venture self sustaining and to add some meat to the bounty. Chickens bring so much to the agriculture table.

 

[Weetamoo93]

All but exhibition and resale, at least for now.

My other is entertainment, education, responsibility, and sustainability.