Comments on: Backyard chickens, a love story

By: The OTHER Pat

The OTHER Pat — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:57:57 +0000

I got to do Marian one time. I knew I’d be kissing Harold Hill, but completely forgot I’d have to kiss the obnoxious salesman who was trying to frame him, too!

But it was worth it to get to do the “Lida Rose/Dream of Now” number!

By: Gina Spadafori

Gina Spadafori — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:41:31 +0000

Dr. K … I can’t imagine why you haven’t added chickens already! Go for it, girlfriend.

And I guess I’m in good company among other “Music Man” fans. My favorite musical of all time!

By: H. Houlahan

H. Houlahan — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:15:08 +0000

My friend has a dairy goat herd and free-range hens. It’s a good match. The chooks are good about cleaning up any feed the goats spill. But be forewarned — out either end.

First time I saw a chicken at her place … ummm … pick up after a dog — I just about swore off chicken forever. Couldn’t sustain it — my husband’s cacciatore called me back.

By: Dr Patty Khuly

Dr Patty Khuly — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:59:35 +0000

OK it’s high time I ran a coop. This is all very inspirational. I even have two names picked out: Kikiribu and Mandinga (very onomatopoeic Cuban names). But how do they get along with goats?

By: The OTHER Pat

The OTHER Pat — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:06:24 +0000

And would you call what the chickens leave all over the yard “Shipoopie”?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....re=related

By: Gina Spadafori

Gina Spadafori — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:40:54 +0000

One of my Sheltie Drew’s nicknames is “Drewlalie McKecknie Shinn,” because he’s such a busy-body.

By: The OTHER Pat

The OTHER Pat — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:28:52 +0000

Oh, that’s a GREAT name for a hen!

By: C.L.H.

C.L.H. — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:05:27 +0000

Thanks for the very practical information! I can’t wait to get my chicks next spring. Funny you should mention the “Music Man.” I’ve already picked names and one of them is “Eulalie.”

By: Gina Spadafori

Gina Spadafori — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:16:21 +0000

Um … yeah. Fixed. :)

By: Marcy

Marcy — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:38:40 +0000

I’m also planning to eat any pet rabbits, so I guess I’m not hugely worried on that front, either.
Comment by Gina Spadafori — July 13, 2008 @ 5:01 pm

Gina, did you mean that you’re not planning to eat any pet rabbits? Just wanted to clarify that for any new readers that don’t know you. (I’m ducking and running with The Other Pat!)