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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, no plans on eating the chickens but will love me some fresh, organic eggs that I KNOW are organic because I raised them. I think it's cool that they will free range in plenty of space and my child will learn about something unique and have a neat experience. For me it's a hobby and something I want to do. I'm really not surprised by some comments that chickens are "gross" and you can catch "xyz"-all of which are hilarious to me. Ignorance.

If you are managing the chicken coop well and don't have way too many chickens they shouldn't smell at all.If you smell chickens, you smell mis-management. To the PP above, if your FIL had secured his coop with proper chicken wire and a protected run that should not have occurred really. But there are predators out there just as alligators prey on people's little dogs is southern states. I don't think that means they shouldn't have dogs anymore. They should protect their pets.

In my experience here, people have a negative connotation associated with chickens. Last time I brought it up to someone they exclaimed, "Oh if that's something YOU'RE into, then good for you" in a condescending tone. I really wish people were more open-minded. We are not poor, quite the contrary  :lol:

Then, one poster here has chickens?! I wonder if my neighbors will be opposed so they are not associated with "the chickens next door"? Hmmm
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If you want fresh, organic eggs, order them from South Mountain Creamery.

You are seriously a fool. Why you would subject your neighbors to your foolishness is beyond me. I mean, are deliberately setting out to [b]erode property values[/b] or something?[/quote]

Op here. Nice promo and no thanks. How do you know my neighbor does not have chickens and I'm curious how an immaculately maintained 1/2 acre with a nice garden and landscaping is eroding property value? You would not be able to hear or see the chickens unless you are sitting in my backyard petting one. [/quote]

You really miss the point. Raising chickens is an activity for the poors. It's the last step before total destitution. It says, "I cannot afford to buy eggs at the grocery store, so I'm going to try to collect my own and sell the extras." So, the appearance of chickens in any established neighborhood immediately downgrades the neighborhood quality. There is a STIGMA attached to this activity. You might as well put your beater up on cinder blocks in the front yard or something.

Now, don't get me wrong. Maybe you ARE having some difficulty with your finances. I'm sympathetic if you are. But, if that's the case, maybe you are stretching too far to buy the house and maybe you cannot afford the neighborhood? Something to think about.[/quote]

OP here and I had no idea this would cause so much discussion about class. There are many people out there who don't agree with your gross generalizations. I buy eggs in bulk at Costco or Sams if I need them. I already own a house, I don't need to buy and I don't do this for mere necessity. If you read any of the earlier posts-you'd see I'm doing this as a HOBBY. I could totally [b]care less [/b]if owning a couple chickens is an "activity for the poor" in your eyes. Again, how do you know my neighbors? Your rationalization doesn't make any sense and it brings to light the judgmental person you are. For this, I feel sorry for YOU. [/quote]

Wow 'anonymous claiming chickens are activities for the poors'....you are a first rate es en oh bee.  SNOB.  It is not flattering.[/quote]

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