Things you never said until you had chickens.......

[notinoz2007]

oh my goodness, i loved that poem. very cool.

 

[Casey09]

one of my pullets purrs like a cat. it cracks me up

my chickens were attacked yesterday and today we noticed the one that survived was limping. my hubbs look at me and said "i think she pulled a drum stick...chickens dont have hamstrings" i could help but laugh at his corny joke lol

 

[cheeka]

Casey09, sorry to hear about your loss, but nice to hear the ring of humor afterward!

my cockerel Royce, has such a mellow crow, he is often mistaken for my most vocal cat, Hershey.

 

[cheeka]

notinoz2007, tyvm

 

[adgcountrygirl]

Things I never said before I had chickens...

"Yes, all 23 of my chickens are named. Do you want me to tell you their names?" "No, Brutus is a girl." "Actually, the numbered bands are mostly to help me keep track of how many chickens I've raised in my lifetime. I'm planning to raise chickens till I'm either too old to walk out to the coop!" "Can you check on the chickens ever 15-30 minutes or so, until I get back?"

Things I never heard before I had chickens... (various family members)

"Aunt April, can you get Brutus off my chair?" "I'm gonna go catch some grasshoppers for my chicken" "Is this too bright?" "You have such beautiful chickens!"

 

[cheeka]

Originally Posted by cheeka


Calculus is the study of change, with the basic focus being on

• Rate of change
• Accumulation

Calculus is what we need
When we're hooked on chickens
and how they breed...

Who will turn broody?
How long does it take
to get hooked on hatching
and seal your fate?

The Rate of Change is up to us
if it's no big deal, no need to fuss...
if it's a lure, changes rapidly take place
before you know it, it's a whole new case!

Accumulation is the natural rule,
their so darned cute, it's an internal duel.

How many is "too" many?
we have to ask ourselves...
they need care and attention,
they're not trinkets on our shelves.

Fortunately, they are endearing
and win over most of us
so those of us who love them so
will expand with Calculus!



I think Calculus is also a great name for a Roo!

 

[Celie]

Casey09, sorry to hear about your loss, but nice to hear the ring of humor afterward!

my cockerel Royce, has such a mellow crow, he is often mistaken for my most vocal cat, Hershey.

My male cats and dog have extensive vocabularies and can mimic the voice of people, like a parrot can, but my female amimals can't, except for my hen turkeys which sound to me like they are trying to say "I don't know"!
I have to call m neighbor to come gobble like the turkeys to tell which ones re male. Only the males will gobble back!
Most husbands only say "urhum or yes dear, becase they aren't listening anyway.

 

[peepacheep]

Wow! Great poem cheeka!

 

[TommyDaDelaware]

(Going to get Poly-Vi-Sol at Wal-Mart Yesterday)
"So, what symptoms is your baby showing?"
me: "Uh... It's not actually a BABY, it's a chicken. I read online that you were supposed to give it to them for Wry neck..."
Woman:"Oh. I used to raise chickens. Maybe just drip it on some of their food they peck at to keep them from getting sick.."

SMALL WORLD!!

 

[dodgewoman]

My son keeps the odd comments flowing out of my mouth daily

My favorite from a while back....."I don't think the chicken likes to go down the slide with you!"

"Put Hagar(the roo) down now he want to be with his ladies!"