"My wife wants some of them, but I'm worried because my boy is only 10. Are they ever vicious?"
Now I am trying hard to imagine a hen taking down a 10 year old human, and I'm struggling, but manage to assuage his fears.
"The other problem," he tells me, "is: do they drop eggs?"
Consider this: people like this are allowed the vote.
What does he mean 'drop eggs'? Does he just mean 'lay eggs'?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
I assume so. I'm puzzled as to why this might be a problem, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Why the fvck do you have chickens. That's just weird.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
What is weird about keeping chickens?Quote:
Originally Posted by eastgermanautos
Don't you covet the fresh breakfast egg, ega?
Maybe he is a vegan?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Well they're not going to drop them directly down his gullet, are they?Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Furthermore, his general appearance was not that of a vegan; not unless vegans are allowed to eat lard pies these days.
But I don't have to keep, house, and feed a chicken just to get eggs! I don't like eggs that much. Mickey Ds can provide in a pinch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
They are charming creature with interesting personalities. The eggs are just a bonus, really.Quote:
Originally Posted by eastgermanautos
And you call me weird and then admit to not liking eggs that much. Freak.
Do they make any noise? THis is my only potential issue. I would love to have some chickens.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
They go buk buk buk buk buk bukQuote:
Originally Posted by Peter
But not too loud
Quite so. And sometimes when you pick them up for a cuddle they make a little cooing noise. :cloud9:Quote:
Originally Posted by Viva Prat Vegas