Why have a backyard flock when you can buy Extra Large Eggs for 73 cents per dozen?

[gtaus]

Are you referring to Living Traditions Homestead? God their story crack me up! LOL

I can't remember the exact video credits for the anit-Guinea post, but it was a man and wife and they had more than enough of their guinea hens. They just wanted a little peace and quiet in their life at that moment.

 

[gtaus]

Well put! I battle depression, anxiety and a host of physical issues; sometimes my chickens are all that motivate me to get up and get outside to get a little fresh air, sunshine and exercise. They truly are therapeutic!

Sorry to hear about your condition. But, it sounds like you have found some effective ways to cope using chicken therapy. I don't have your challenges, but I, too, find chicken TV very relaxing. Sending you and your chickens a little love, as it appears that your backyard flock is lucky to have you and you are lucky to have them.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I can't remember the exact video credits for the anit-Guinea post, but it was a man and wife and they had more than enough of their guinea hens. They just wanted a little peach and quiet in their life at that moment.

I've had guineas. I can relate. People say they are good watchdogs. No, they're not. They rattle and shriek nonstop, so you tune them out.

 

[gtaus]

When I brooded my first group of chicks I was the first one in the house up…I’m usually the last! I couldn’t wait to get downstairs and check on my babies just like a momma hen! (I don’t worry as much now but they still get me moving when I don’t want to.

I think we sometimes overlook the personal benefits we get from taking care of a backyard flock. Sometimes it is just relaxing spending time with my chickens, but when I spend a few hours on maintenance or building something for the chickens, it gets me up and doing something better than watching TV. Eggs are just a bonus.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Sorry to hear about your condition. But, it sounds like you have found some effective ways to cope using chicken therapy. I don't have your challenges, but I, too, find chicken TV very relaxing. Sending you and your chickens a little love, as it appears that your backyard flock is lucky to have you and you are lucky to have them.

Thanks, and yes.

 

[Isadora]

I've had guineas. I can relate. People say they are good watchdogs. No, they're not. They rattle and shriek nonstop, so you tune them out.

Yes! A watch dog would not be considered good if they barked at everything that moves.
Same goes for guineas.
That being said, I still really enjoy mine.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Yes! A watch dog would not be considered good if they barked at everything that moves.
Same goes for guineas.
That being said, I still really enjoy mine.

True that. I already have two dogs that do that.. and that being said, I still really enjoy them.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

To me all chicken eggs taste bland wether its from the store or backyard I prefer duck eggs chicken eggs gives me a stomach ache aswell I mostly have chickens for breeding I dont sell eggs as most people these days are on ebts and buy them from the store.

 

[BleuSaphir]

I don’t have chickens. But when I do and they freeload me of eggs. I will buy store bought eggs then! LOL

 

[All4Eggz]

store bought eggs