One of the reasons The Suburban Hayseed got his name was because he’s got chickens living in a chicken tractor in the back yard.  Not everyone does (though many more should).

There are a lot of questions asked about the motivations leading to this adventure and the logistics concerning backyard chickens.  I’ll answer a few of them in a minute, but first, check out this video that will answer the biggest question: why? 

The pure joy and wonder on that little face and in that little voice makes it all worthwhile!  The eggs are delicious and fresh, the constant flow of organic fertilizer is nice, the chickens are amusing to watch and there hasn’t been a tick on any member of the household since the chickens arrived.  All great benefits, yes.  Yet the true and compelling reason to have those chickens are the experience, joy, wonder, friendship and education they bring to the children.

The Suburban Hayseed has a whole bunch of interesting and amusing chicken adventures.  Check back often to follow the story.  Better yet, check out the sidebar and Subscribe to The Suburban Hayseed and keep abreast of the adventures!

A sneak peak at some upcoming Backyard Chickens topics:

• The Chicken Tractor: an adventure in re-purposed pallets.
• Peppa, the Hurricane Chicken.
• How much work do Chickens really require?
• Do Chicken make good neighbors? A tutorial on clipping wings.

Cheers!

~The Suburban Hayseed.