Q:    Is raising chickens in the city legal?
A:    It depends on the various city laws, and your local subdivision covenants.  You are responsible to look up the rules. I am not a lawyer.

Q:    Are chickens dumb?
A:    Depends on what you consider dumb.  Scientists say a chicken has the intelligence of a two year 0ld.  Now, would you tell your friends their two year old child is dumb?

Q:   Why should I buy young hens from you, rather than chicks at a feed store? They are much cheaper.
A:   Go ahead and get those chicks! You'll have to keep them warm -- in a specific heat range, preferably inside. Then there's the routine of cleaning, feeding, watering, and handling. You'll also have to make sure their butts are clean to prevent pastey butt, which can be fatal. It is fun to see them grow, and of course there is the joy of an incredible amount of dust and dander, and the smell of chicken poop, but you may not want the hassle. I can do it for you, and save you time and energy. Plus, you won’t have to worry about ending up with a rooster -- I will.    It does cost more to buy a young hen that has been hand nurtured, and acclimated to humans dogs and cats, but it's worth it.

Q:   Does poultry attract mice?
A:    If you keep their area clean it should not.   Be sure to keep all food supplies in sealed containers.

Q:   What about summer heat in Phoenix?
A:   Chickens do suffer in high heat.  They need access to shade, and plenty of water.  At times I have used fans, misters, and also a portable swamp cooler.   With my summer electric bills, my eggs cost far more to produce than what I make on them.  Far more.  Maybe I should bring them all inside for the summer.

Q:   Do you need a rooster for egg production?
A:   You people.  Remember Sex Ed?  Eggs are produced without a rooster.  If you want fertile eggs, you need a male.  Or, if you want to drive the neighbors crazy, get a rooster.

Q:   What happens to the hens after rental?
A:   Don’t ask.  Don’t tell.  There is no “Happy Hen Retirement Farm”  Hmmm, idea for a new site – www.chickenpotpie.com

Q:   What should I protect my hens from?
A:   You need to provide protection from the elements – rain, and heat.  Also predators can be a problem.  This includes coyotes, dogs, and even hawks and raccoons in some areas of Phoenix  Cats aren’t much of a threat to a full grown hen.

Q:   What came first, the chicken or the egg?  And why did that chicken cross the road?
A:   Get a life.  I worry about you people.

Q:   What about the Bird Flu Issue?
A:   The flu continues to be an issue in some countries, but not in the US  For more information, check the website for the Center for Disease Control.

Q:   Are home produced eggs really better than store bought ones?
A:   Oh Yes.  The yolks are much richer in color, and the flavor is much better.  The variety of diet including lots of greens make this happen.  A happy hen produces a happy egg!