If youre one of those lucky people who grew up with chickens in your backyard, you’ll know what I mean. There are so many advantages to keeping chickens, Im surprised more people today do not see chickens as best suited to their backyard. Growing up on a farm in the Barossa Valley, South Australia, my family had the added benefit of plenty of space for our many pets. Sheep, cows, goats, chickens and our flock of beautiful color had acres of space in the bushes behind our house. My three sisters and I shared the responsibility to free the chickens each morning, delivering the remains of households and collecting eggs. As the hens are free to delve into the hay shed, which was located very close to their own special hangar, we often found in isolated nests among the large round bales of hay. There came a time when we really couldnt find enough eggs each day to match the number of chickens. Convinced that there must be a super nest hidden somewhere in the hay shed, we have searched up and down with our flashlights until we spotted a chicken missing its egg per day with a pile big enough eggs at the bottom of the hangar. As there was only room for a chicken to enter this small area behind several round bales, which are far from heavy to move us, we had to find a way to collect the eggs. Children’s ingenuity led to the perception of an old broom handle, a ladle and tape. With the bag attached to the end of the stick, we were able to use the arm extended at go-go-gadget eggs of their hidden location. What memories! Although I no longer live in this farm, my husband and I have acres of brush us back home in Cockatoo Valley, South Australia. Shortly after we moved into our new house built, we decided to build a hangar for a couple of chickens. As we both grew up with chickens for company, I think we both get our own made Wed. Regarding pets go, the chickens will be the most affordable, low maintenance choice around. We chose both a black and white chook chook our local farmer, a bag or two of food and we were away. While it took new members of our family a little time to get used to their new lives, they quickly began to lay eggs. We were like kids again when we discovered the first egg, fry immediately. We were so proud, you’d think we planned it ourselves! If I could explain all the benefits of chickens at a cost perspective (compared to buying eggs) and the benefits to your garden (via manure), there is something perhaps less tangible that makes chicken farm Such a joy. Perhaps his feeling a little more in touch with nature. Or maybe its the joy of seeing our son Pat’s pet chickens, and carefully collecting the eggs (with a few accidents on the road). If you’ve always wondered if you should proceed to get the chickens, I’d like to recommend. I do not know anyone who regretted get chickens. Most people talk about, but never move completely to organize. Even if you do not have a large garden, its likely to be enough room for at least 2 chickens. As I finish writing this article I’m admire one of our chickens company named Opal who came to sit on my windowsill office. With its ruffled feathers all in place, she sits contentment watching me write. What a joy it.