Chickens are fantastic additions to the homestead - be it large or small. They are great bug control, composters and friends. I started my chicken adventures when I lived in a subdivision. They were something I had always wanted. Don't really know why, but I did.
We started our flock in a "secret" spot in the yard. Where I lived, we weren't supposed to have chickens. Yes, yes, I know. But, the neighbors were fascinated with them. They loved the idea of having chickens - and the occasional dozen eggs they got was an added bonus.
When I moved out (due to a divorce), one of my main sticking points on where I was going to live was - can I have my cat AND chickens? I found a place and built a new pen. Then, when I met my new hubby, I asked the same questions - Cat AND chickens? He had no experience with chickens, but happily said yes. (He loves me!) So, up went another pen/coop. Then.....we purchased the 4 acres where we are now and this time, we knew we could have chickens. Hubby designed and built a great coop and pen for them. While I cannot say he has the same enthusiasm for them I do, he is absolutely supportive. He also keeps me on the straight and narrow with our numbers. (I could easily be the Crazy Chicken Lady.)
Currently, we have 3 pets (Otter, Pugly and Poof), 13 Golden Comets, 7 Australorps, 1 Cuckoo Marans, 7 unknown, and 2 Americaunas. Eventually, we will switch the flock over to all Australorps.
I did my research and found that the Australorps are the best HERITAGE BREED for meat and eggs. They are the best consistent egg layers of the heritage breeds.
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| Frosty (Americauna) and Mr Chicken (Dinner!) |
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| Rachel says - "Chicks are FUN!!" |
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| Pugly - Bantam ShowGirl (Naked Neck Silkie) |
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| Adonis and her egg |
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| Little Man (Freedom Ranger) |
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| Pretty Lady (Cuckoo Marans) |
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| Otter doing what Otter does best (Mixed - Polish and Silkie) |
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