When I was outside today cleaning and caring for my chickens, I was thinking how much work this many chickens are and how I should really sell some of them and make less work for myself. I was thinking of other things I could be doing with my time. I could do volunteer work. I would at least be with other people and making new friends.
I realized the reason I love having the chickens so much is because it is a time consumer. When I am in the house and feeling bored or maybe a little lonely, I go outside and do some kind of work in my chicken yard. Sometimes I go out and do some planning. Move this chicken over here and put up fence here and stuff like that.
The great part about having a hobby that is in your own back yard is you can just walk right outside and there you are. No dressing up and go into town and spending money on gas. Not that feed is cheap. But it is right there….to feel my empty minutes of my day.
I say all of that to say, I appreciate the importance of having a hobby that gives me so much pleasure…..and eggs and baby chicks, too.
I have been involved with dog rescue approximately 5 years. Have rescued over 300+ dogs in that time frame. I enjoy taking an unwanted or abused dogs off the street, rehabilitating them, getting their shots, getting them fixed, and and finding a good home. Was recently questioned by boyfriend’s family why I have so many dogs and maybe I should get out of it since it is time consuming and expensive. Slowly but surely I have done so but I hate to say it my heart belongs with the dogs. I could care less about fancy clothes, a new car, a clean house, all the money in the world. As long as I have been compassionate to an animal, that is all the happiness I need! Sorry such a long post. Michelle
I can see why anyone could love a dog. They respond to you and show love and appreciation back. It is an admirable thing to take care of abandoned and abused dogs. Don’t let people talk you out of doing what is in your heart. But, you might need to do it on a smaller scale…..like me and my chickens….smaller scale.