Just
keep reading, I promise this will make sense! I can guarantee that
you are giving me the same look everyone does when I try to explain
that I have pet chickens that I genuinely love! They're far
more interesting than guinea pigs, longer lived than gerbils, mice or
hamsters and able to lead a better life than those poor imprisoned
rabbits, chickens are just the ticket. These are
a few reasons why chickens make excellent pets!
1)
They're social butterflies! - Chickens
are flock animals, so they are very social! They all have individual
personalities. So they're very humorous to watch. You can determine
their own little social order, their pecking order, by observing them
and their little squabbles. They are always courious and are happy to
just follow you around the yard.
2)
There's HUNDREDS of breeds! - And every breed is so different! Some
are calm and lazy, some are hyper and curious! There's such a variety
to chose from, each one cuter than the next. (Yes chickens can be
cute, ever seen a silkie?)
3)
Easy Peasy! - They're so easy to care for! A little grain, lots of
water, a place to run, and a clean coop and they're in heaven.
Leaving for a weak? Put out some extra food and stop worrying –
they love some alone time.
4)
Show time! - Believe it not, you can show chickens. It's extremely
fun and addicting. I've been showing since I was 7 and am currently
the national poultry showmanship and judging champion for Canada.
Weird title to have, but exciting if you have an odd obsession with
poultry.
5)
Breakfast!
- How many times has your dog made you breakfast? Chickens give back
just as much as they take, and are happy to do so! The happiest, most
comfortable chickens will lay up to 340 eggs a year, which isn't to
shabby.
6)
If they're mean just eat them....
Maybe
this didn't completely convince you, but don't knock it until you try
it!
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