Comments on: Gravestones, windchimes, and the humble chicken

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:44:20 +0000

Interesting though that there is not one chicken to be seen in any of those coops…unless the rooster in the left pic is keeping several summer homes. Or maybe it’s just the “appearance” of chickens that increases property value? Now there’s some smart thinking.

By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:56:40 +0000

The person in the photo trying to sell free range eggs for Â£30 is, I fear, going to struggle in his attempt to become a pennine chicken baron.

PS - One of our ex-neighbours (I moved not him) kept pigeons, chickens, ducks and a parrot in his garden - I’ll desist from telling you what we all thought of him and his nocturnal cockerel.

By: nanette

nanette — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:37:23 +0000

Awesome photos!

By: Contrary

Contrary — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:55:17 +0000

Dude, who knew chickens were so awesome? 85%? Does that work in the burbs too?

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:26:19 +0000

“Yeah, well, mankind has been dying in his early thirties since the days of the druids too. Now put down your wind chimes and take the damn tablet.” That line will hang out in my mind forever, just waiting to be used on some unsuspecting medication-hater. Thanks!

And yes, Â£1.50 is about the same as $3.10 these days. After spending a semester in the UK, it’s a joy not to have to double the price of everything I buy anymore.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:24:47 +0000

“Part of my patch at work includes an area where there are a large percentage of new age hippy types. Occasionally we have trouble persuading some of them that taking medication might be the best course of action.”

*Arms crossed with an unpleasant look on my face*
Hey, I resemble that remark. ;)

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:00:39 +0000

Obviously your wife doesn’t like being pressurized - that sounds painful.

But I’m curious… what is your actual fascination with wanting chickens yourself? Is it for the purpose of having them as pets, for their eggs or for their tender breasts?

By: Lise M.

Lise M. — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:58:23 +0000

Do you know why they fence those graveyards? - because people are just DYING to get in! (groan)
Isn’t Â£1.50 the same as $3.10? Where are you, Jared? I sell my free-range eggs for $2.00 a dozen (but you have to come to my farm to get them - lower overhead, that way!)

By: Jared

Jared — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:35:42 +0000

You see free range eggs for one pound fifty. I see free range eggs for three dollars ten cents.

So much for visiting the UK next year…

By: Oli

Oli — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:15:32 +0000

Chickens also help to fend off zombies.