Egg-O's

I work with a bunch of biologists and like-minded folks. One of the benefits of that is we have lots in common, including eating healthy and growing gardens. A recent trend in this area is for urban people to get chickens and now I have a few friends doing it. I tried to convince Michael upon moving from the City to the County that we should get a coop and a few chickens, but he wasn't having it. However, I've observed a few friends doing it and it looks like a fun venture.

One of my co-workers did it and she started a little co-op. Upon returning to work, I joined in. We help pay for feed and she brings in eggs. The eggs are different sizes and colors. I love the little green ones.With winter arriving, egg production has slowed down but over the past few months Michael was in heaven and I was worried about high cholesterol.

Part of the fun of being involved is I get to hear about the drama in the coop...for the most part it's funny, like what their names are and what they look like, but then there is the real life part including sickness and death. But I don't mind hearing about that stuff. Hate to say it but when wildlife interacts, I'm there.

The best part though is knowing where my eggs are coming from and what the chickens eat, you know, the whole story. Just like growing and picking fruit and vegetables from your own yard. Now, if I only had a magic garden fairy to hoe my beds and plant my winter garden...