Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 So apparently with nothing better to do with their time and money, the fine folks in California, specifically Silicon Valley have a new status symbol. Yes, CHICKENS. They have their own chefs (don't they just eat grains), they get their own clothes, and believe it or not, they get diapers so as not to mess up the condo.
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 So Chicken is the first half of the expression I use for Hollywood types' Imis
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 said: So Chicken is the first half of the expression I use for Hollywood types' Imis and what the diapers hold is the second word
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 I saw the article. Some spend up to $20,000 to have custom climate controlled,security camera coops built. They like heritage breeds that cost $350+ each. They like blue, green more colorful eggs. One person said if he ended up not liking having chickens that he would have it converted into an airnib? rental. Instead of bringing wine as a gift they will bring a six pack of eggs.
Sedalia Dave Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 Many cities classify chickens as livestock and prohibit you from keeping them.
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 My wife currently has 18 hens and one rooster, who live in their very own condo/coop (security steel walls with a large sliding door and larger sliding window, plus a servants/staff entrance for maintenance/feeding and their home includes (in chicken terms) an outrageous sized yard with a covered privacy fence (to keep the raccoons, hawks and foxes out). They lay green, blue and brown eggs, no white ones. Who knew she was a trend setter? Way to go girl!!!! Regards Gateway Kid
Warden Callaway Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 Mom had every type of chicken, duck, goose, turkey, guinea, quail, peacock there were. But we lived on a farm and they were free range for the most part. The only time they were invited into the house, they were guests for supper.
Warden Callaway Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 17 minutes ago, Alpo said: How did peacock taste? I didn't ask the fox..
Noz Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Alpo said: How did peacock taste? The obvious answer is, of course, like chicken.
The Shoer 27979 Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 I grew up in Petaluma California, it was at one time the egg basket of the world. There are only 2 things chicken are good for, laying eggs and eating.
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 I live in Silicon Valley and I had chickens in my backyard when the kids were younger. I have never seen any of the things you talked about, but then I don't live in a ritzy neighborhood, so who knows.
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted March 7, 2018 Author Posted March 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, Springfield Slim SASS #24733 said: I live in Silicon Valley and I had chickens in my backyard when the kids were younger. I have never seen any of the things you talked about, but then I don't live in a ritzy neighborhood, so who knows. Slim: Here is an article to substantiate the claim. https://www.denverpost.com/2018/03/02/silicon-valley-chicken-status-symbols/ Some owners go so far as to make the chicken coop match their house!
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 Hey, I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but Silicon Valley is a big place and I don't live anywhere near the guys with that sort of money. My house is only 1700 sq.ft. and valued at 850,000, just a shack compared to what these guys are living in! My chickens use to live in the storage shed that came with the house. I put in a shielded light bulb to keep them warm, no thermometer. I did have a couple that laid blue eggs, but they were much smaller than the normal Barred Rocks and Production Reds that I had, and they were not as friendly either, so they were not replaced when they died. I can't afford to get that fancy with things like that, I still have a flip phone and a PC. No smart phones anywhere in my house.
J.D. Daily Posted March 10, 2018 Posted March 10, 2018 On 3/7/2018 at 10:47 AM, The Shoer 27979 said: I grew up in Petaluma California, it was at one time the egg basket of the world. There are only 2 things chicken are good for, laying eggs and eating. Amen! Don't say that in front of my sister in law. The only way my brother in law can get ride of problem rosters & hens is to feed them to the coyotes, raccoons or bobcats that wander through their property at night.
Dawg Hair, SASS #29557 Posted March 10, 2018 Posted March 10, 2018 On 3/5/2018 at 10:28 PM, Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life said: My wife currently has 18 hens and one rooster, who live in their very own condo/coop Gateway Kid That's one very lucky (and tired) rooster!
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