Consider The Silkie ~ The Chicken for Bird People

“Oh… Its a Silkie” I thought, looking at the ad on Craigslist. Tiny fluffball bird.  “Why would anyone want one of those?”  I thought.  Why take up space in the coop when you could fill it with a big egg layer or a good size meat bird.  I’ll admit it, I had made up my …

Raising Chickens? Hidden Costs, Hidden Benefits.

The decision to bring living animals into ones household, for the thoughtful, moral person is one that must be made carefully, for there is much to consider.  Not only must one consider the costs and benefits for oneself and ones family, one should also consider the well-being and quality of life for the animals as …

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