Chickens

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Okay, I'm loosing it but what a better place to loose it than DK.

With the increase in popularity of some breeds of dogs the increase in pros and cons occur.

Take for example the increase in demand for  Dalmatians after the movie,  101 Dalmatians,  was released in 1996. Many of these dogs were found to be over bred and not the great family pets as once thought.  Many dogs lost their homes when families found they had to train them or this was not the right dog for a family, or " I bought the dog for my children but found they do not take care of the dog", etc.

Now with Doodles we are all witnessing the increase in popularity, BYB, adoptions, and posts that have become heart wrenching here on DK of those looking to re-home their dogs.  Expect to see more.

On to my point-CHICKENS.

In my area, and across the country, designer chickens are becoming a culturally  popular animal to get and place in the backyard. Cities in my area are now faced with voting on Chicken legislation.

• Columbus, Ohio
• Lakewood, Ohio

Students and residents at Kent State University lost their battle to keep chickens in the yard.  Nearby, the City of Green, will allow the chickens but no roosters.  So no eggs.  My other son complained his professor talked more about his chickens than he did instructing his class.  Last week, a family member talked on and on about his chickens and how trendy they are.  All his friends were getting them.  In my area, it is everywhere.  It is a fad?   Designer Chickens.

I wonder if there are ChickenKisses.com?   I wonder if Petfinder.com will have 1/2 million chickens for adoption? 

The above Chicken, BETTY, needs a fenced in yard, another chicken to keep her company.  She also has fears the sky is falling... the ad reads on.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

You made me laugh out loud, F!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Ha! Me too.

[Ann Kendig]

Ha ha

[Camilla and Darwin]

Ha ha!!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

My brother has chickens (however he lives on a farm), but the chickens live in what is called a chicken tractor.  That is because it has a roosting house and then and outdoor fenced yard part and you have to move it around as they need new grass.  Sophie loves the chickens.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Chicken RV. Look out Route 62

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

This was a great discussion.  I want to run out and buy chickens now.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Uh. Just now, a young lady passed me on the sidewalk. She was talking on the phone telling the person on the other end of the line ........" I'll call off work today and tomorrow and we can build our chicken coop together"
How romantic

[Ann Kendig]

One of my fosters, Ralphie, who lives in the suburbs of Chicago, lives next door to a man who had I think 4 - 6 chickens and he may have had a rooster.   Ralphie's yard is surrounded by a 6 foot privacy fence and the chickens still would end up in his yard.  Most of the neighbors hated the chickens.  This is, in part, what his adoptive Mom wrote to me...

"Yesterday was his naughty day. I think he realized this is now his home and decided to let it all hang out. He apparently has a taste for chickens and butter. I think I told you he got one of the neighbor’s chicken’s last week?? The bird found its way into our yard...and Ralph’s mouth. We got it before Ralph had him for dinner, but the chicken didn’t survive. The other neighbors love Ralph even more;) "

She (Ralphie's mom) had told me later that Ralph eventually killed ALL of the neighbor's chickens because they ended up in their yard!!!!  She said the neighbor didn't get too upset about the loss of his chickens and has not bought more.

It's a good thing that we live in this day and age or who knows what would have happened to Ralphie for being a chicken killer!!!   The neighbors are soooo glad the man no longer has the chickens.  : )

DID YOU SAY CHICKEN????  Mmmmmmm, My favorite!!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Good boy, Ralphie! Keeping your yard free of trespassers!

[Ann Kendig]

LOL

[Bonnie and Kona]

Ralphie you are the most handsome fowl control service I have ever seen!