"The chickens are negotiable."

[Robb]

Mrs. Robb and I are investigating houses. We shall sign several documents and get the keys to one soon, after which apparently we will do little else that costs anything to do. :)

One we particularly like has chickens. Not an infestation or anything, but about six hens, in a little coop and pen thingy in the back yard. The couple selling the house are getting older and "downsizing" to an easier-to-deal-with home.

My wife asked, "What happens to the chickens when you move?"

The owner said "Well, the chickens are negotiable." :rofl:

So.

Anyone ever keep chickens? I figure I either want them, or I want like hell for them to leave with the current owners. Nothing in between. :)

[Blue-Jay]

1. Do they lay eggs, or are they pets?

Or both?

If they're prolific egg-producers, keep 'em. Otherwise, they're just stinky chickens.

[Robb]

2. She claims they're egg-layers

2 or 3 a day. :shrug:

[Blue-Jay]

3. That sounds OK, I guess.

On one hand, you won't need to buy eggs. On the other, you have a bunch of chickens running around the yard that you have to feed.

I guess it depends on how much you like chickens.

[crispini]

4. Take them! They're fun.

Lots of my neighbors have chickens. Free eggs! And they're not much work.

[Dangerously Amused]

5. Robb, I'm sorry. I mean, I know you really love Mrs. Robb and everything,

...but you really needed to marry LaraMN.

:rofl:

[DarkTirade]

6. Do you have anything growing nearby that you can use to feed them for free,

Or room to plant your own stuff. I.E., small cornfield or something like that.

[hobbit709]

7. Theyll eat ticks, scorpions and other bugs

[Blue-Jay]

8. I'd rather raise scorpions!

It's not like you can hide a few chickens in your enemy's bed and claim victory.

[hippywife]

9. Definitely take them!

Eggs from free range hens are nothing like store bought. They are the best! And they're already laying. What a bonus! You don't have to go to all the trouble of raising them from chicks. And they can be pretty damn entertaining at times.

Here are ours:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=268&topic_id=1549&mesg_id=1589