Chicken Wisdom
My husband tossed the idea around for years before we got them, and I was never really sure it was a good idea. But since I am the ever-supportive wife, a few years ago our back yard became home to a flock of chickens. I grew up in suburbia and am now a chicken farmer. I have to admit, though, they have really grown on me. I pet them and thank them for a job well done when I go to collect the eggs. I occasionally pick one up and carry it around like a small pet dog. They really are nice animals to have around and don't require a whole lot of effort to raise. And the fresh eggs are marvelous. As I've gotten to know my chickens and they have become a part of our family, I am constantly reminded of how much we humans have learned from the chicken. I like to call it "Chicken Wisdom." "Don't count your chickens before they hatch." This is a lesson that I can't seem to learn completely, but I keep trying. Sometimes you gotta "rule the ro