I’ve had chickens for six years, so I have advice about chickens and why YOU should get one — or several. One reason is because they are actually very snuggly (but don’t let them near your face because they have really sharp beaks that can get a grip on your skin). Chickens can also do a lot of cool things like lay eggs, which can save you hundreds of dollars at the supermarket. Also, you might not have to buy food for them because they eat worms, grubs, grass, and beetles. Now I should tell you why chickens are better than pigs. Pigs only supply food when they die. Chickens supply food their whole lives, except for when they’re chicks. Also, I think pigs are a lot more Messi…wait, no, not the soccer player Messi, I mean messy.
Pigs love to play in the mud and get super dirty. Chickens are cleaner. Now that I’ve convinced you that chickens are better, I should tell you about how to make a space for your chicken. If you want chicks you need a big space, or a decent sized yard. If you live in an apartment you might not be able to make a coop. Multiple chickens take up a lot of space to play, eat, lay eggs, and sleep. But if you get just one, you can use a smaller space, like an extra room in your house or a clean basement. Next, you need to put down hay, make a drinking bowl, and buy chicken food from a local farm store. You should make sure that the food is organic. Then, you need to make space for them to sleep, about a 4 foot by 5 foot rectangle with two doors: one in the front and one in the back. You will need a space about 5 feet by 3 feet long for chickens to play — and be sure to add a ledge in the sleeping area so they roost and lay eggs. BE CAREFUL: chicken poop is very messy so a door in the back to clean out their poop. Chickens may be a little messy, but they’ll always love you. That’s why I think YOU should get a chicken.
