Chicken Free

Well, we decided that although having chickens was a great way to never run out of eggs, it was a lot of work, feed is expensive, and we can get better (organic), cheaper eggs at a farm down the road. Not to mention that I don't want to be checking to make sure their water doesn't freeze this winter with a new baby on the way. So, the chickens had to go.
Two weeks ago we butchered the two ducks and two roosters that hatched in June. Not something I'd like to do again, but I'm glad I know how in case I ever need to. A friend came over to help us, becuase once Curt and I started, we realized that we really didn't have a clue what we were doing (internet directions make it look so simple!). It all made me really appreciate where my food comes from. William didn't want us to do it and cried at first, but he got used to the idea and asked if we could make gravy when we cooked the chickens. We've eaten one duck. Brian LOVES duck, but William didn't want to try it even though he was excited about it while it was still in the oven.
The rest of the chickens are now living at the Becker's house and their kids are having fun collecting eggs and feeding chickens. I told William that we could think about keeping other animals when he got bigger and could take care of them himself. He's been talking about dogs and rabbits recently!