jsbates65 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm sure we've all had the crazy questions when someone first finds out that we keep pet chickens. . .but I think I've heard the craziest. Of course I heard . . ."how can they lay eggs without a rooster" from several people. . .but the other day a woman at work asked. . ."do they , uh . .drink water"?????????????? Obviously the only chickens she is familiar with are fried. . .she doesn't even see them as an animal, it seems, let alone a pet. Anyone else have odd questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 'When they stop laying, will you put them in the pot?'. Yes of course - and when the dog gets on a bit we'll be having Chien au vin too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 "Where do the eggs come out of?" I had enormous fun explaining that chickens do not have a side door where the eggs are kept but, like humans, do in fact have just the 2 holes - one where the food goes in and the other one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsbates65 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 you win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 'When they stop laying, will you put them in the pot?'. Yes of course - and when the dog gets on a bit we'll be having Chien au vin too! I don't actually think that is an unreasonable or stupid question. afterall people do do it just because you don't doesnt mean it isn't legitimate to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm not sure many people do put old layers in the pot - apart from anything else they'd be a bit tough and stringy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 'When they stop laying, will you put them in the pot?'. Yes of course - and when the dog gets on a bit we'll be having Chien au vin too! good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm not sure many people do put old layers in the pot - apart from anything else they'd be a bit tough and stringy.They would probably make a passable stock though. Personally I wouldn't make anything out of a pet chicken I had named but I bet there are lots who do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 "Where do the eggs come out of?" I had enormous fun explaining that chickens do not have a side door where the eggs are kept but, like humans, do in fact have just the 2 holes - one where the food goes in and the other one..... Er sorry humans have more holes. Some more than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I was shocked by the number of people who couldnt understand how we got eggs without a rooster. I simply reply that a woman doesn't need a man to have a period (sorry ) and they suddenly 'get it'. Once, I then had to explain how to get chicks though, now that was worrying, I mean, thats basic biology surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I agree - so many folk who don't understand how you can have eggs without a rooster. One woman even had that I must be joking about hens being able to lay daily as she thought that our tiny cockeral was servicing each hen every day in able to produce daily eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madchook Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I run a baby group with a midwife (so good at biology!) who is my keenest purchaser of eggs. When I got my cockeral I explained it made no difference to the hens laying. She is quite enamoured with my rooster and has on an almost weekly basis proclaimed that I got him to get the girls laying (we often get asked about the egg trading!)- I have given up trying to get the facts straight She also reckons the eggs taste better since he reached his sexual awakening (her words!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanson Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Work folk asked me: "Do chickens swim?" Honestly dumbfounded me! We had to google it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kez Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I was asked if they are ok to eat if they are fertilised, and how can you tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the eggman cometh Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 "Where do the eggs come out of?" I had enormous fun explaining that chickens do not have a side door where the eggs are kept but, like humans, do in fact have just the 2 holes - one where the food goes in and the other one..... well this one should make you laugh, or cringe. I had to explain to a chicken owner that they only had two holes. they were convinced that poo and eggs came out from different places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I swear this was not a child and it's true... do all your chickens lay eggs, the girls as well as the boys? ... oh and it wasn't me... I know ive probably asked some pretty dumb questions on this forum, but this one wasnt mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I'm now very very afraid for the future of the human race.... surely jsut basic biology...? As to the water, as birds don't wee (I know, they kind of do, it's the white stuff in their poo) I can ALMOST understnad the question.... The best I got was "Is it true cows can't walk downstairs?" Still don't get what it has to do with chickens. And apparantly, they can, even though loads of people say their joints won't bend the right way to allow them to do so. (yep, we googled it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow_Warren Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 "Where do the eggs come out of?" I had enormous fun explaining that chickens do not have a side door where the eggs are kept but, like humans, do in fact have just the 2 holes - one where the food goes in and the other one..... well this one should make you laugh, or cringe. I had to explain to a chicken owner that they only had two holes. they were convinced that poo and eggs came out from different places. I suppose it's not a totally rediculous idea, they are just thinking they are like humans etc... I've had to explain the whole not needing a cockrel thing... many a time Hannah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 After I explained the whole "not needing a cockeral thing" to a good friend, she now won't eat eggs!! Bless her. She is now thinking she might be able to eat shop bought eggs again (2 months later!), but not eggs from our chickens... Did hint that they all came from the same place - but she wasn't convinced! And yes, she is a fully grown adult, with a responsible well paid job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 "Where do the eggs come out of?" I had enormous fun explaining that chickens do not have a side door where the eggs are kept but, like humans, do in fact have just the 2 holes - one where the food goes in and the other one..... well this one should make you laugh, or cringe. I had to explain to a chicken owner that they only had two holes. they were convinced that poo and eggs came out from different places. Yes - I too have had this question, from my sister, who looked at me with such horror (I wouldn't mind but she IS 45 years old) Anyway, she hasn't asked for any more eggs for a while now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 "Where do the eggs come out of?" I had enormous fun explaining that chickens do not have a side door where the eggs are kept but, like humans, do in fact have just the 2 holes - one where the food goes in and the other one..... well this one should make you laugh, or cringe. I had to explain to a chicken owner that they only had two holes. they were convinced that poo and eggs came out from different places. Yes - I too have had this question, from my sister, who looked at me with such horror (I wouldn't mind but she IS 45 years old) Anyway, she hasn't asked for any more eggs for a while now I have had this too! And my friends now don't eat eggs either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the eggman cometh Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ive just had the best one, After updating my MSN status to say "Ive got new Chickens, Yahhhh, check out the pics here" I got this "Barbara says: What real live chickens ?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the eggman cometh Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm now very very afraid for the future of the human race.... surely jsut basic biology...? Me too, I cant believe I had a 20 min chat with someone this morning about how you still get eggs without a cockerel, ten mins later they said. "so when your eggs hatch will you take loads of pictures for me as chicks are so cute". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Saronne Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Isn't it strange how some people prefer anonymous food , e.g. they can't deal with the thought of eggs coming out of your chicken's backside and consequently won't eat their eggs, but will happily eat stuff 'magicked' by Tesco or Sainsbury... Saronne Paris Nicole Dorothy Germaine Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
