Author Ashley English discusses the merits (and joys) of raising chickens. Look for her new book series on local food coming in Spring 2010. Visit her
blog at http://small-measure.blogspot.com/.
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Not sure what about …
Not sure what about this would make you refer to me as a “horrible freak,” JP. I happen to care for my chickens, as pets and as livestock. Self-sufficiency and environmental stewardship are hardly freakish, in my opinion.
Why is it that …
Why is it that everyone who uploads a chicken-raising video to youtube is a horrible freak?
Excellent, got 3 …
Excellent, got 3 myself, make a good country house out f this place. Easy keep and good fun. Got a cat too who sleeps with them lol.
This is so charming …
This is so charming – I wish I could kidnap Mica and bring her home with me. xo
It’s a great little …
It’s a great little video. “bs” kataz’s comment was just idiotic.
Gag
Gag
Smart and beautiful!
Smart and beautiful!
Ashley ! I was …
Ashley ! I was searching chicken videos and to my surprise your beautiful face popped up. Great video- our 38 hens are coming this week!-mericatherine and jake
good video
good video
wiw!
wiw!
do chickens eat …
do chickens eat worms and insects?
CHICKENS!!!!
CHICKENS!!!!
thanks for such a …
thanks for such a great, accessible introduction to a topic that is experiencing such a big resurgence of interest. even though i don’t own chickens, knowing more about the nutritional value of locally raised, small-farm eggs has motivated me to commit to only purchasing my eggs from local farms. go, chickens!
I like your hens …
I like your hens the are nice looking birds. I have 70 free range hens and 5 roosters. they are great pets all of them are named. I hatched about 10 of them myself. =D
More from Ashley: …
More from Ashley: Your birds will be more docile towards you once grown, you can monitor precisely what their diet is from the very beginning, and you’ll be able to witness the full life cycle of a chicken, learning about chicken care along the way.
From Ashley: Caring …
From Ashley: Caring for chicks can be time-consuming, especially when they are first hatched, as they are susceptible to a number of injuries and illnesses. That said, if you have the luxury of time on your side, raising chicks can be a tremendously rewarding experience.
im getting chicken …
im getting chicken around september.. i wanna get them as a chick but dad thinks there to much work so he wants to get them as elder ones…. if you have anything to say about getting them as chick PLEASE SAY!!
ta
I’m finally getting …
I’ve always wanted them; they’re so adorable. Great video.
I’m finally getting my own chickens this week, and I’m so happy!
Thanks for watching …
Thanks for watching! Your support is appreciated. We are working on the next video now and should have it ready this spring. Hope you will come back to check it out.
when is your next …
when is your next vid coming out… i have seen a dozen others on youtube and although i am also researching chickens in literature it is always good to hear it compacted to a 1 to 10 min video. more people need to know that you don’t need a cockerel for eggs (only to break up fights between the hens). well done
Hmm, I’ve always …
Hmm, I’ve always wanted to raise chickens. It would also be nice to have them lay eggs instead of buying them.
More from Ashley: …
More from Ashley: My suggestion is to speak with your doctor, read up on the subject, and make the best, most informed decision possible about whether you should have your eggs raw or cooked.
More from Ashley: …
More from Ashley: Lastly, some research has shown that raw egg whites contain an enzyme inhibitor that prevents the digestive enzyme trypsin from working. Cooking deactivates these enzyme inhibitors. On the other hand, some argue that cooking eggs may make the amino acid cysteine less available. Raw egg proponents also contend that they have increased energy and better digestion.
From Ashley: …
From Ashley: There’s a bit of a debate over whether or not cooking harms any of the nutrients present in fresh eggs. On the one hand, cooking eggs is the only way to remove any salmonella bacteria that may present. Also, an anti-nutrient called avidin is found in raw egg whites. This substance binds to biotin found in raw eggs whites, a B vitamin, preventing it from being absorbed by the body. When cooked, most of the avidin is destroyed, making the biotin available.
Ashley, Doesn’t …
Ashley, Doesn’t cooking the egg distroy the nutritional benefits in it?