Most people don't think of hens as pets, but as a means of food. However, owning chickens for eight plus years has shown me that hens are some of the most enjoyable creatures to spend your time with. These are just seven reasons why:
1: Fresh Eggs:
Naturally, eggs are one of the first perks that people think of when it comes to owning hens. They're fresh, more nutritious, and personally guaranteed to be cruelty free.
2: Laughter Therapy:
No matter how bad of a day you're having, chickens have a way of making you laugh. With their silly antics and blatant personalities its hard not to crack a smile.
3: Waste Disposal:
Food waste is essentially non existent in a house with chickens. They will eat a majority of food scraps, from soiled leftovers to extra bites left on the plate.
4: Outdoor Time:
Chickens love to hang out with their people, having hens can be a perfect incentive to spend quiet afternoons in the backyard.
5: Food Appreciation:
Having chickens will give you a close up of where your food comes from. And with it, an appreciation for the animals that provide for us.
6: Entertainment:
Whether its bobbing up and down for a crumb of bread, or dozing in the sun. Hens are an original backyard TV show.
7: Community:
Hen owners are a surprisingly large community. From shows to online forums, the interest in hens is only growing. Owning hens will have you noticing every house you pass with a chicken coop. Inevitably you will meet fellow chicken owners who share your new found interest.
Hens are so much more than egg laying machines. They're fun, silly, free spirited beings that have huge personality's in a tiny package.
What do you love about hens?
Thoughts, Love, and Stories welcome down bellow,
Enigma
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