Posted by Peter S. on August 3, 2002, at 12:59:44
In reply to Re: and lambs, oh my!, posted by Dinah on August 3, 2002, at 5:58:07
My next door neighbor has chickens-not you're typical farm variety, but big healthy birds. Some are jet black and others are a beautiful shade of orange/gold. They are actually very elegant. I like hanging out with them because they seem so happy go-lucky. They love to scamper around the yard and dig for worms. They are very tame and allow you to pick them up. Every morning they lay eggs and squawk until the big "birth" happens. They are all hens- otherwise the neighbors would be up in arms. Also it's good there are no chicks because these also arouse an ungodly fear in me.
Even though I really like and have grown attached to these birds, yes I still eat chicken- hypocrite that I am. But I admit that it has become a little more difficult lately.
I also am growing tomatoes which have a certain charm of their own. I may be going off salads soon...
poster:Peter S.
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