... And this is how it STARTS!

My husband says I could be on the verge of being a chicken hoarder. I think he is just a little jealous. It all started when our friends gave us our first batch. It was a mom and three babies.

Unfortunately due to the lack of education on our part only one baby survived. We had a predator issue. So we fixed up an old tool shed that was sturdy enough to keep predators out and that is where Lucky (the baby that did survive) called home.  Lucky and I were like peas and carrots. If I was home I was hanging with her. She was still to young to be without her mom and since we had no other chickens at the time I had to show her the ropes!?!?!?

We hung out together, 

had morning coffee together, 

and we even napped in the sun together. It was GREAT. The best part about Lucky was she was incredibly kid friendly and entertaining. When I would go to the coop she would fly up on my shoulder to get treats. She lived a good life.

As winter was approaching I felt she needed a friend to hang with in the coop. I didn't want her going stir crazy in the coop and I didn't know how bad of a winter we would have. So I went to the Amish and bought a Japanese Bantam. I later called her "Supper" because we weren't really bonding. 

But Lucky seemed to enjoy snuggling up with Supper all winter so that is all that matters. Another day I will tell you about Supper's spa experience before she was allowed to play with Lucky!! 

I think you should try everything you possibly can at least once in life. Otherwise how do you know what you could be missing out on. I KNOW sometimes trying new stuff is scary but sometimes it is GREAT!!! I have really enjoyed every moment of raising chickens and in some ways they are easier to keep than a dog. If you are allowed to have chickens in your area I highly recommend trying it. Fresh eggs, education, and friendship whether you are young or old.