‘Which came first’.. the chicken or the egg? I’m sure we could get into a long scientific debate about this, but not claiming to be one I think I’ll leave that to the scientists for now. As for me I just think Chickens are fun to keep. The eggs taste great, are a great source of protein, and nothing beats walking back into the house with a warm egg cupped in my hand. I only have two chickens so a basketful of eggs is just something I dream about.
Last week I introduced you to Jess, the furry member of the family and this week i’d like you to meet Ginger and Cilla, the feathery ones. A little camera-shy I’m afraid.
My first introduction to chickens was at 13 years old when my boyfriend placed a tiny chick in my hand. Within seconds it had left me a little present, and I don’t mean an egg! It was love at first sight with both the boyfriend and the chick, although sadly the chicken keeping lasted longer.
During my teenage years, my mum kept a few Bantams. I will always remember the devastation I felt when ‘Mr Fox’ came and did his worst, but it never put me off. Even though I only have a small city garden I have managed to keep two or three hens quite happily. They have always given me a lot of fun and pleasure, and just like Jess their funny ways and antics provide plenty of daily amusement.
Sadly in a small garden its difficult to be proud of your floral display and let the chickens roam free, so my flowers when I’ve tried to grow them have generally lived a short life. Forgiving my girls for the destruction comes easier when a freshly boiled egg is on the breakfast table. What a delight!
Due to a bad back this year I have spent a lot of afternoons watching ‘Escape to the Country’. So many people are wanting to escape city life for a more rural lifestyle, and keeping chickens is often at the top of their to-do list. I’m grateful for the fact that even though I don’t live on a farm, or even in a real ‘Country Cottage’ that I can still experience the simple pleasures that country life brings, and my life is the richer for it.
Love Alison x
Through rose tinted glasses. 
This article took me by complete surprise. There you are, a city person, with country ways, and here am I, living in a rural setting (an unincorporated town) without a single sign of a rooster or hen.
Your overview is fantastic, and quite entertaining.
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Thankyou, im glad you enjoyed it. They do keep me amused.
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How delightful to get an inside look at keeping chickens! Oh those poor flowers though 😉
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Glad you enjoyed it Christy.. at least it gives me lots of photo opportunities and they do make us laugh. One day i hope to have a garden that will take both chickens and flowers.
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I really have no excuses not to get some of these crazy chickens. My neighbour has them and the eggs are fantastic. Plan for 2019.
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They are a real source of enjoyment and protein.. id give it a go.
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My Aunt Mamie who lived in a small town in Alabama had a chicken coop in her backyard with probably a dozen chickens. I loved the eggs and I, must admit, the fried chicken. I don’t think my aunt was attached personally to the chickens. Wonderful story. Reminds me of many happy summer visits. Thanks for visiting my blog and following.
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So glad you enjoyed reading it. With only two hens i only eat the eggs, not sure i could actually eat them. Ill look forward to reading more of your poetry.
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I like that your hens are part of your daily enjoyment.
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What a lovely idea to have chickens as pets. There are so pretty and it’s practical too. Sorry about the flowers though. Like your pics!
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