Need eggs? Rent a chicken.

[Ed P]

A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months. The cost is $500. They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.

Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

[Dave Smith]

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

We get most of our eggs from our neighbours. They are free range but
they do their ranging on the far side of their property. When we first
moved here the original neighbours had free range chickens. Sometimes
when out mowing the lawn I would come across eggs. I wish I had had a
way to know if they were freshly laid of if they had been sitting in the
hot sun for a week. Sometimes we would BBQing out on the patio and the
girls would come by too visit. First one would show up, then a couple
more and a couple more.

[Tahitian pearl]

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens,
ready to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect
about a dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

We get most of our eggs from our neighbours. They are free range but
they do their ranging on the far side of their property. When we first
moved here the original neighbours had free range chickens. Sometimes
when out mowing the lawn I  would come across eggs. I wish I had had a
way to know if they were freshly laid of if they had been sitting in the
hot sun for a week. Sometimes we would BBQing out on the patio and the
girls would come by too visit. First one would show up, then a couple
more and a couple more.

I like boiled eggs and people who cook like my grandpa used to with
their eggs, not stir fried and thrown on a plate. This place serves
eggs as an abomination. They have fouled the egg, although their boiled
eggs are delicious. You should see their "cheese." I usually ask to
not have it. For me, I'm not paying attention to egg prices, but I am
certainly seeing a good deal of complaint which I haven't found a way to
ignore yet.

[ItsJoanNotJoAnn]

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months. The cost is $500. They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens??? Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

[Jill McQuown]

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens???  Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

Some people will be stupid enough to fall for it without giving the
expense any thought.

Jill

[Bruce]

On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:16:52 -0500, Jill McQuown

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens???  Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

Some people will be stupid enough to fall for it without giving the
expense any thought.

2 chickens for 500USD is ridiculous. We paid around 15USD for
vaccinated chickens that were about to start laying. This is 8 years
ago or so.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:16:52 -0500, Jill McQuown

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens???  Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

Some people will be stupid enough to fall for it without giving the
expense any thought.

2 chickens for 500USD is ridiculous. We paid around 15USD for
vaccinated chickens that were about to start laying. This is 8 years
ago or so.

You can buy chickens pretty cheaply here. One listing cites
$30 for 18-week-old layers and $16 for one-year-olds. (That
doesn't make sense to me, but I don't know doodley about chickens.)

In a couple of months, I'll be able to go to the Tractor Supply
store and buy chicks. If I wanted to, which I don't. I'm quite
satisfied to pay $5.50 for a dozen eggs and not have to deal with
things that crap.


Here's what your $500 rental package gets you:

2025 Standard Rental Package - $495
Rentals available: April - October or May - November
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
2 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
8-14 eggs per week
1 Standard Chicken Coop that can be easily moved
1 Custom Rent The Chicken Food dish
1 Water dish
100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional non-gmo feed available for $105 more)
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele

https://www.rentthechicken.com/p/detroit-ann-arbor-and-surrounding-areas.html

[Bruce]

On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:46:00 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:16:52 -0500, Jill McQuown

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens???  Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

Some people will be stupid enough to fall for it without giving the
expense any thought.

2 chickens for 500USD is ridiculous. We paid around 15USD for
vaccinated chickens that were about to start laying. This is 8 years
ago or so.

You can buy chickens pretty cheaply here. One listing cites
$30 for 18-week-old layers and $16 for one-year-olds. (That
doesn't make sense to me, but I don't know doodley about chickens.)
In a couple of months, I'll be able to go to the Tractor Supply
store and buy chicks. If I wanted to, which I don't. I'm quite
satisfied to pay $5.50 for a dozen eggs and not have to deal with
things that crap.

City people.

Post by Cindy Hamilton
2025 Standard Rental Package - $495
Rentals available: April - October or May - November
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
2 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
8-14 eggs per week
1 Standard Chicken Coop that can be easily moved
1 Custom Rent The Chicken Food dish
1 Water dish
100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional non-gmo feed available for $105 more)
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
https://www.rentthechicken.com/p/detroit-ann-arbor-and-surrounding-areas.html

Ok, so it's more than just the chickens. But the whole idea of renting
a chicken is weird to me. It's all very wanky.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:46:00 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:16:52 -0500, Jill McQuown

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens???  Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

Some people will be stupid enough to fall for it without giving the
expense any thought.

2 chickens for 500USD is ridiculous. We paid around 15USD for
vaccinated chickens that were about to start laying. This is 8 years
ago or so.

You can buy chickens pretty cheaply here. One listing cites
$30 for 18-week-old layers and $16 for one-year-olds. (That
doesn't make sense to me, but I don't know doodley about chickens.)
In a couple of months, I'll be able to go to the Tractor Supply
store and buy chicks. If I wanted to, which I don't. I'm quite
satisfied to pay $5.50 for a dozen eggs and not have to deal with
things that crap.

City people.

I don't have dogs or cats, either, which many city people like.

Post by Bruce

Post by Cindy Hamilton
2025 Standard Rental Package - $495
Rentals available: April - October or May - November
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
2 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
8-14 eggs per week
1 Standard Chicken Coop that can be easily moved
1 Custom Rent The Chicken Food dish
1 Water dish
100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional non-gmo feed available for $105 more)
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
https://www.rentthechicken.com/p/detroit-ann-arbor-and-surrounding-areas.html

Ok, so it's more than just the chickens. But the whole idea of renting
a chicken is weird to me. It's all very wanky.

I think it's for people who don't want to think about what happens
to layers when they reach the end of their productive years.

[BryanGSimmons]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:46:00 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:16:52 -0500, Jill McQuown

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens???  Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

Some people will be stupid enough to fall for it without giving the
expense any thought.

2 chickens for 500USD is ridiculous. We paid around 15USD for
vaccinated chickens that were about to start laying. This is 8 years
ago or so.

You can buy chickens pretty cheaply here. One listing cites
$30 for 18-week-old layers and $16 for one-year-olds. (That
doesn't make sense to me, but I don't know doodley about chickens.)
In a couple of months, I'll be able to go to the Tractor Supply
store and buy chicks. If I wanted to, which I don't. I'm quite
satisfied to pay $5.50 for a dozen eggs and not have to deal with
things that crap.

City people.

I don't have dogs or cats, either, which many city people like.

Post by Bruce

Post by Cindy Hamilton
2025 Standard Rental Package - $495
Rentals available: April - October or May - November
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
2 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
8-14 eggs per week
1 Standard Chicken Coop that can be easily moved
1 Custom Rent The Chicken Food dish
1 Water dish
100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional non-gmo feed available for $105 more)
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
https://www.rentthechicken.com/p/detroit-ann-arbor-and-surrounding-areas.html

Ok, so it's more than just the chickens. But the whole idea of renting
a chicken is weird to me. It's all very wanky.

I think it's for people who don't want to think about what happens
to layers when they reach the end of their productive years.

Mmmm. Chicken. I'm glad there are folks who like boneless skinless
chicken breast. See why?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwFdhpXfGofMAtxKzCVmyxYjhKxGU7bJ/view?usp=drive_link

Chickarones.

[Mike Duffy]

Post by BryanGSimmons
Mmmm. Chicken. I'm glad there are folks who
like boneless skinless chicken breast. See why?
https://drive.google.com/...

Needs a google account to look at the picture.

I presume it's a pile of chicken skin & bones.

[BryanGSimmons]

Post by Mike Duffy

Post by BryanGSimmons
Mmmm. Chicken. I'm glad there are folks who
like boneless skinless chicken breast. See why?
https://drive.google.com/...

Needs a google account to look at the picture.

There are folks who don't have a google account?

Post by Mike Duffy
I presume it's a pile of chicken skin & bones.

Just fried skins. No bones. They're like pork rinds, but even better.
Chickarones.

[Bruce]

On Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:05:05 -0600, BryanGSimmons

Post by BryanGSimmons

Post by Mike Duffy

Post by BryanGSimmons
Mmmm. Chicken. I'm glad there are folks who
like boneless skinless chicken breast. See why?
https://drive.google.com/...

Needs a google account to look at the picture.

There are folks who don't have a google account?

Michael Trew. He thinks there's a google hiding under his bed.

[Tahitian pearl]

Post by BryanGSimmons

Post by Mike Duffy

Mmmm.  Chicken.  I'm glad there are folks who
like boneless skinless chicken breast. See why?
https://drive.google.com/...

Needs a google account to look at the picture.

There are folks who don't have a google account?

Post by Mike Duffy
I presume it's a pile of chicken skin & bones.

Just fried skins.  No bones.  They're like pork rinds, but even better.
Chickarones.

Chicken sins are disgusting. I take the skin off of chicken.

[dsi1]

Post by BryanGSimmons
Just fried skins. No bones. They're like pork rinds, but even better.
Chickarones.

I've had chicken skins from Foodland. It was pretty good stuff.

https://www.honolulumagazine.com/our-top-5-limited-edition-picks-for-the-ultimate-tgifoodland-party/

[dsi1]

Post by BryanGSimmons

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:46:00 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:16:52 -0500, Jill McQuown

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens???  Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

Some people will be stupid enough to fall for it without giving the
expense any thought.

2 chickens for 500USD is ridiculous. We paid around 15USD for
vaccinated chickens that were about to start laying. This is 8 years
ago or so.

You can buy chickens pretty cheaply here. One listing cites
$30 for 18-week-old layers and $16 for one-year-olds. (That
doesn't make sense to me, but I don't know doodley about chickens.)
In a couple of months, I'll be able to go to the Tractor Supply
store and buy chicks. If I wanted to, which I don't. I'm quite
satisfied to pay $5.50 for a dozen eggs and not have to deal with
things that crap.

City people.

I don't have dogs or cats, either, which many city people like.

Post by Bruce

Post by Cindy Hamilton
2025 Standard Rental Package - $495
Rentals available: April - October or May - November
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
2 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
8-14 eggs per week
1 Standard Chicken Coop that can be easily moved
1 Custom Rent The Chicken Food dish
1 Water dish
100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional non-gmo feed available for $105 more)
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
https://www.rentthechicken.com/p/detroit-ann-arbor-and-surrounding-areas.html

Ok, so it's more than just the chickens. But the whole idea of renting
a chicken is weird to me. It's all very wanky.

I think it's for people who don't want to think about what happens
to layers when they reach the end of their productive years.

Mmmm. Chicken. I'm glad there are folks who like boneless skinless
chicken breast. See why?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwFdhpXfGofMAtxKzCVmyxYjhKxGU7bJ/view?usp=drive_link
Chickarones.

My guess is those chickens might not be so tender and tasty after
squeezing out all those eggs. They'd probably be okay for Banquet
Chicken Pot Pies though. The farmer should offer an amnesty program for
the chickens. At the end of 6 months, you can purchase the chickens
outright for about 100 bucks. The sales pitch could be "Buy these
chickens or we'll kill them!"

I got some eggs at Costco the other day it was less than $7/18. It's
pretty much the best deal I'm going to find around here.

[dsi1]

Post by BryanGSimmons
Mmmm. Chicken. I'm glad there are folks who like boneless skinless
chicken breast. See why?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwFdhpXfGofMAtxKzCVmyxYjhKxGU7bJ/view?usp=drive_link
Chickarones.

We're going to need your user name and password in order to access your
file. Rest assured that your information will be kept strictly
confidential. You can trust us.

Elon M.

[Bruce]

Post by dsi1

Post by BryanGSimmons
Mmmm. Chicken. I'm glad there are folks who like boneless skinless
chicken breast. See why?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwFdhpXfGofMAtxKzCVmyxYjhKxGU7bJ/view?usp=drive_link
Chickarones.

We're going to need your user name and password in order to access your
file. Rest assured that your information will be kept strictly
confidential. You can trust us.
Elon M.

Did the rednecks realise they were electing Elon Musk at the same time
as Trump?

[dsi1]

Post by Bruce

Post by dsi1

Post by BryanGSimmons
Mmmm. Chicken. I'm glad there are folks who like boneless skinless
chicken breast. See why?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwFdhpXfGofMAtxKzCVmyxYjhKxGU7bJ/view?usp=drive_link
Chickarones.

We're going to need your user name and password in order to access your
file. Rest assured that your information will be kept strictly
confidential. You can trust us.
Elon M.

Did the rednecks realise they were electing Elon Musk at the same time
as Trump?

Obviously not, rednecks don't usually care for Africans.

https://www.berkeleyside.org/2025/02/14/tesla-owners-elon-musk-federal-government

[gm]

Post by dsi1

Post by BryanGSimmons
Mmmm. Chicken. I'm glad there are folks who like boneless skinless
chicken breast. See why?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwFdhpXfGofMAtxKzCVmyxYjhKxGU7bJ/view?usp=drive_link
Chickarones.

We're going to need your user name and password in order to access your
file. Rest assured that your information will be kept strictly
confidential. You can trust us.
Elon M.

In your opinion, do chickens make good pets...???

😁

--
GM

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[Bruce]

On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 13:57:50 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce
Ok, so it's more than just the chickens. But the whole idea of renting
a chicken is weird to me. It's all very wanky.

I think it's for people who don't want to think about what happens
to layers when they reach the end of their productive years.

Just do what we did. Let them live out their life. And they don't
completely stop laying, if I remember correctly.

[Dave Smith]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:16:52 -0500, Jill McQuown

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens???  Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

Some people will be stupid enough to fall for it without giving the
expense any thought.

2 chickens for 500USD is ridiculous. We paid around 15USD for
vaccinated chickens that were about to start laying. This is 8 years
ago or so.

You can buy chickens pretty cheaply here. One listing cites
$30 for 18-week-old layers and $16 for one-year-olds. (That
doesn't make sense to me, but I don't know doodley about chickens.)
In a couple of months, I'll be able to go to the Tractor Supply
store and buy chicks. If I wanted to, which I don't. I'm quite
satisfied to pay $5.50 for a dozen eggs and not have to deal with
things that crap.
2025 Standard Rental Package - $495
Rentals available: April - October or May - November
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
2 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
8-14 eggs per week
1 Standard Chicken Coop that can be easily moved
1 Custom Rent The Chicken Food dish
1 Water dish
100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional non-gmo feed available for $105 more)
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
https://www.rentthechicken.com/p/detroit-ann-arbor-and-surrounding-areas.html

If you want a pet that is cheaper than caring for a dog. We have a good
deal with our neighbours. We have a standing order for a dozen eggs a
week and one of the kids drops them off Friday mornings on their way out
to the school bus stop. If we need more we can get them at their stand.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:16:52 -0500, Jill McQuown

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens???  Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

Some people will be stupid enough to fall for it without giving the
expense any thought.

2 chickens for 500USD is ridiculous. We paid around 15USD for
vaccinated chickens that were about to start laying. This is 8 years
ago or so.

You can buy chickens pretty cheaply here. One listing cites
$30 for 18-week-old layers and $16 for one-year-olds. (That
doesn't make sense to me, but I don't know doodley about chickens.)
In a couple of months, I'll be able to go to the Tractor Supply
store and buy chicks. If I wanted to, which I don't. I'm quite
satisfied to pay $5.50 for a dozen eggs and not have to deal with
things that crap.
2025 Standard Rental Package - $495
Rentals available: April - October or May - November
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
2 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
8-14 eggs per week
1 Standard Chicken Coop that can be easily moved
1 Custom Rent The Chicken Food dish
1 Water dish
100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional non-gmo feed available for $105 more)
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
https://www.rentthechicken.com/p/detroit-ann-arbor-and-surrounding-areas.html

If you want a pet that is cheaper than caring for a dog. We have a good
deal with our neighbours. We have a standing order for a dozen eggs a
week and one of the kids drops them off Friday mornings on their way out
to the school bus stop. If we need more we can get them at their stand.

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

[Dave Smith]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Dave Smith
If you want a pet that is cheaper than caring for a dog. We have a good
deal with our neighbours. We have a standing order for a dozen eggs a
week and one of the kids drops them off Friday mornings on their way out
to the school bus stop. If we need more we can get them at their stand.

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

I made it through parenthood having to change only one dirty diaper.Over
thee years I had to deal with a lot of animal crap. We had at least one
dog most of my life. I spent a lot of time at my friends farm. I was
into riding and had to clean out stalls. At university I was the animal
caretaker in the psych department and used to have to feed and clean up
after hundreds of rats and other critters, including one monkey. When I
worked at marineland those creatures just crapped in the water and the
filtration system took care if it. However, there was once occasion when
we had to clean out the tank and keep the two elephant seals and 8
sealions in the basement. When I went in the next morning I was retching
at the stink of the crap from all those raw fish eating animals in a
small area.

I had to chuckle at one of the horses I used to ride. When tacking up
for a ride you have to first clean their hooves. This guy used to hold
his bowels until I started to clean his back feet. I would be bent over
holding his foot and he would let loose. Lucky that I knew about that
habit. He almost got me a couple times.

[Bruce]

On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:12:41 -0500, Dave Smith

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Dave Smith
If you want a pet that is cheaper than caring for a dog. We have a good
deal with our neighbours. We have a standing order for a dozen eggs a
week and one of the kids drops them off Friday mornings on their way out
to the school bus stop. If we need more we can get them at their stand.

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

I made it through parenthood having to change only one dirty diaper.

That's nothing to be proud of.

[Janet]

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:12:41 -0500, Dave Smith

Post by Dave Smith
I made it through parenthood having to change only one dirty diaper.

It's way too soon to count your chickens where
diapers are concerned. Shit also happens later in life.

Some day, you may have to deal with your own dirty
diapers. Or your wife's.

Janet UK

[Dave Smith]

Post by Janet

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:12:41 -0500, Dave Smith

Post by Dave Smith
I made it through parenthood having to change only one dirty diaper.

It's way too soon to count your chickens where
diapers are concerned. Shit also happens later in life.
Some day, you may have to deal with your own dirty
diapers. Or your wife's.

I have always planned to check out first.

[Jill McQuown]

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:12:41 -0500, Dave Smith

Post by Dave Smith
I made it through parenthood having to change only one dirty diaper.

    It's  way too soon to count your chickens  where
diapers are concerned. Shit also happens later in life.
  Some day, you may have to deal with your own dirty
diapers. Or your wife's.

I have always planned to check out first.

The best laid plans of mice and men... ;)

Jill

[Bruce]

On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:38:43 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Dave Smith
If you want a pet that is cheaper than caring for a dog. We have a good
deal with our neighbours. We have a standing order for a dozen eggs a
week and one of the kids drops them off Friday mornings on their way out
to the school bus stop. If we need more we can get them at their stand.

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

You only care about your husband.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:38:43 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Dave Smith
If you want a pet that is cheaper than caring for a dog. We have a good
deal with our neighbours. We have a standing order for a dozen eggs a
week and one of the kids drops them off Friday mornings on their way out
to the school bus stop. If we need more we can get them at their stand.

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

You only care about your husband.

Well, I care about other people and things a little bit, but he's
far and away the top of the list.

[D]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:38:43 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Dave Smith
If you want a pet that is cheaper than caring for a dog. We have a good
deal with our neighbours. We have a standing order for a dozen eggs a
week and one of the kids drops them off Friday mornings on their way out
to the school bus stop. If we need more we can get them at their stand.

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

You only care about your husband.

Well, I care about other people and things a little bit, but he's
far and away the top of the list.

But he craps. Do you keep him anyway?

[Graham]

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

[Bruce]

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

[Graham]

Post by Bruce

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

[Bruce]

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

Pets have added a lot to my life, but I don't think there's something
wrong with people who don't want them.

[Dave Smith]

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce
Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

Cat ladies and those who refer to their pets as fur babies? I love dogs
and have had them most of my life. We had some great ones. I warm more
to dog lovers than to dog haters, but there is an exception for monkey
haters. I can understand that.

I belong to a couple FB kayaking pages and there are always people
asking what kind of kayak they should get to be able to take their dog
with them. Yesterday there was a woman who wants to get a cat and was
looking for recommendations on where to get a kitten that she would be
able to take kayaking with here. Sorry, no patience for people like
that. I have told a number of people that if they really cared for
their pets they would not endanger them that way. I will naturally help
any person who has dumped in a body of water but I am not likely to
worry about the pet whose life they risked. I don't want to get bitten
or dumped by a panicking animal. It's scary to think these people are
among us.

[Bruce]

On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:40:29 -0500, Dave Smith

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce
Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

Cat ladies and those who refer to their pets as fur babies? I love dogs
and have had them most of my life. We had some great ones. I warm more
to dog lovers than to dog haters, but there is an exception for monkey
haters. I can understand that.

Yeah, I meet them all the time, monkey haters. Great people. Love 'em.

<snip tldr>

[Jill McQuown]

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce
Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

Cat ladies and those who refer to their pets as fur babies?  I love dogs
and have had them most of  my life. We had some great ones. I warm more
to dog lovers than to dog haters, but there is an exception for monkey
haters. I can understand that.

I think of "cat ladies" as women who have a *lot* of cats. I recently
adopted a rescued feral kitten but I've only ever had one cat at a time
and I have never called any of them my "fur baby". I am also not their
"meowmie". LOL

I belong to a couple FB kayaking pages and there are always people
asking what kind of kayak they should get to be able to take their dog
with them. Yesterday there was a woman who wants to get a cat and was
looking for recommendations on where to get a kitten that she would be
able to take kayaking with here. Sorry, no patience for people like
that.  I have told a number of people that if they really cared for
their pets they would not endanger them that way. I will naturally help
any person who has dumped in a body of water but I am not likely to
worry about the pet whose life they risked. I don't want to get bitten
or dumped by a panicking animal. It's scary to think these people are
among us.

Dogs, cats, take your pick. I don't understand people who think they
need to take their pet with them everywhere they go. My boss' wife
often brings their dog to the office when she drops by. It is a very
big dog and we're in a small office. The dog is a gentle giant but he
just gets in the way.

Jill

[Hank Rogers]

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce
Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

Cat ladies and those who refer to their pets as fur babies?  I love
dogs and have had them most of  my life. We had some great ones. I
warm more to dog lovers than to dog haters, but there is an exception
for monkey haters. I can understand that.

I think of "cat ladies" as women who have a *lot* of cats.  I recently
adopted a rescued feral kitten but I've only ever had one cat at a time
and I have never called any of them my "fur baby".  I am also not their
"meowmie". LOL

I belong to a couple FB kayaking pages and there are always people
asking what kind of kayak they should get to be able to take their dog
with them. Yesterday there was a woman who wants to get a cat and was
looking for recommendations on where to get a kitten that she would be
able to take kayaking with here. Sorry, no patience for people like
that.  I have told a number of people that if they really cared for
their pets they would not endanger them that way. I will naturally
help any person who has dumped in a body of water but I am not likely
to worry about the pet whose life they risked. I don't want to get
bitten or dumped by a panicking animal. It's scary to think these
people are among us.

Dogs, cats, take your pick.  I don't understand people who think they
need to take their pet with them everywhere they go.  My boss' wife
often brings their dog to the office when she drops by.  It is a very
big dog and we're in a small office.  The dog is a gentle giant but he
just gets in the way.
Jill

Has your Majesty considered poisoning the animal?

[Bruce]

On Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:20:14 -0500, Jill McQuown

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce
Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

Cat ladies and those who refer to their pets as fur babies?  I love dogs
and have had them most of  my life. We had some great ones. I warm more
to dog lovers than to dog haters, but there is an exception for monkey
haters. I can understand that.

I think of "cat ladies" as women who have a *lot* of cats.

Good, I think that's in line with the general usage of the term.

[Leonard Blaisdell]

Post by Jill McQuown
Dogs, cats, take your pick. I don't understand people who think they
need to take their pet with them everywhere they go. My boss' wife
often brings their dog to the office when she drops by. It is a very
big dog and we're in a small office. The dog is a gentle giant but he
just gets in the way.

When I had dogs, they were hunting dogs. When I didn't take them with
me, my bird count went way down.
Just kidding. I never didn't take them with me. ;)

leo

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

And why should I care about that?

[Graham]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

And why should I care about that?

Well I certainly don't!

[BryanGSimmons]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

And why should I care about that?

There *are* dog owners whom I happen to like, but it is in spite of them
being dog owners.

[songbird]

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

i don't mind dogs or cats, but i don't want any
of my own. plus they are carnivores and the world is
already being overrun by destructive gluttons so i
don't think having yet more animals to support is
good for the planet either.


songbird

[Jill McQuown]

Post by songbird

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

i don't mind dogs or cats, but i don't want any
of my own. plus they are carnivores and the world is
already being overrun by destructive gluttons so i
don't think having yet more animals to support is
good for the planet either.
songbird

Did you suddenly become a vegetarian? The animals will be there whether
you want to own a pet or not.

Jill

[songbird]

Jill McQuown wrote:
...dogs and cats...

Post by Jill McQuown
Did you suddenly become a vegetarian? The animals will be there whether
you want to own a pet or not.

supply and demand. the fewer people who keep pets
the fewer there will be.

the fact that the world is being ravaged and destroyed
by humans and their demands for resources shouldn't be
a mystery to anyone at this point. you can look at any
view from space of nature and see how it is being
consumed.


songbird

[Jill McQuown]

Post by songbird
...dogs and cats...

Post by Jill McQuown
Did you suddenly become a vegetarian? The animals will be there whether
you want to own a pet or not.

supply and demand. the fewer people who keep pets
the fewer there will be.

Uh, yeah, you keep believing that. Responsible pet owners have their
pets spayed/neutered. They don't let them run around outside and
procreate or kill wildlife.

Post by songbird
the fact that the world is being ravaged and destroyed
by humans and their demands for resources shouldn't be
a mystery to anyone at this point. you can look at any
view from space of nature and see how it is being
consumed.
songbird

I still fail to see what responsible pet ownership has to do with humans
ravaging the world and nature. The world is not being ravaged by pet
owners. It's being torn apart by humans.

Jill

[Bruce]

On Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:18:12 -0500, Jill McQuown

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by songbird
...dogs and cats...

Post by Jill McQuown
Did you suddenly become a vegetarian? The animals will be there whether
you want to own a pet or not.

supply and demand. the fewer people who keep pets
the fewer there will be.

Uh, yeah, you keep believing that. Responsible pet owners have their
pets spayed/neutered. They don't let them run around outside and
procreate or kill wildlife.

That's it. When Jill and I agree, you can safely assume it's true.

[Bruce]

Post by songbird
...dogs and cats...

Post by Jill McQuown
Did you suddenly become a vegetarian? The animals will be there whether
you want to own a pet or not.

supply and demand. the fewer people who keep pets
the fewer there will be.
the fact that the world is being ravaged and destroyed
by humans and their demands for resources shouldn't be
a mystery to anyone at this point. you can look at any
view from space of nature and see how it is being
consumed.

People should get their animals neutered and keep them inside.

[Bruce]

Post by songbird

Post by Graham

Post by Bruce
Here's the good news: It's not compulsory.

But I've heard dog owners question the humanity of people
who don't have or want pets.

i don't mind dogs or cats, but i don't want any
of my own. plus they are carnivores and the world is
already being overrun by destructive gluttons so i
don't think having yet more animals to support is
good for the planet either.

The animals are alive anyway. I don't add to them by looking after one
or two. I would never get them from a breeder.

[songbird]

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

worms are easy. :) quiet. once or twice a month checkup
and feeding.


songbird

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by songbird

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

worms are easy. :) quiet. once or twice a month checkup
and feeding.

I have plenty of worms in my yard. As well as a variety of mammals,
birds, herps, and arthropods.

[songbird]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by songbird

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

worms are easy. :) quiet. once or twice a month checkup
and feeding.

I have plenty of worms in my yard. As well as a variety of mammals,
birds, herps, and arthropods.

i like them outside too, but the worms i keep as pets help
turn food scraps into fertilizer for the tomatoes, onions
and peppers.


songbird

[Ed P]

Post by songbird

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by songbird

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

worms are easy. :) quiet. once or twice a month checkup
and feeding.

I have plenty of worms in my yard. As well as a variety of mammals,
birds, herps, and arthropods.

i like them outside too, but the worms i keep as pets help
turn food scraps into fertilizer for the tomatoes, onions
and peppers.
songbird

Pets? Just curious, I know how many people treat their pets. Do you do
the same? Like have them sit on your lap while watching TV, some even
have them sleep in bed with them. People walk pet dogs, do you take a
worm out for a slither?

[songbird]

Ed P wrote:
...worms...

Post by Ed P
Pets? Just curious, I know how many people treat their pets. Do you do
the same? Like have them sit on your lap while watching TV, some even
have them sleep in bed with them. People walk pet dogs, do you take a
worm out for a slither?

no. once a year they get taken out to the gardens and
are used to fertilize the plants i'm putting in. i keep
some back and then restart the buckets from them so i don't
have to sort them out - it saves a lot of time.


songbird

[Jill McQuown]

Post by songbird
...worms...

Post by Ed P
Pets? Just curious, I know how many people treat their pets. Do you do
the same? Like have them sit on your lap while watching TV, some even
have them sleep in bed with them. People walk pet dogs, do you take a
worm out for a slither?

no. once a year they get taken out to the gardens and
are used to fertilize the plants i'm putting in. i keep
some back and then restart the buckets from them so i don't
have to sort them out - it saves a lot of time.
songbird

Yeah, yet you call them "pets". They're not. They aerate your garden
soil and compost heap. They're living tools, not pets.

Jill

[Mike Duffy]

Post by Jill McQuown
Yeah, yet you call them "pets". They're not. They aerate your garden
soil and compost heap. They're living tools, not pets.

Agree. Technically, they are chattel. To be pets,
you need to pet them, or at least dress them up
for halloween, &c.

[Janet]

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by songbird
...worms...

Post by Ed P
Pets? Just curious, I know how many people treat their pets. Do you do
the same? Like have them sit on your lap while watching TV, some even
have them sleep in bed with them. People walk pet dogs, do you take a
worm out for a slither?

no. once a year they get taken out to the gardens and
are used to fertilize the plants i'm putting in. i keep
some back and then restart the buckets from them so i don't
have to sort them out - it saves a lot of time.
songbird

Yeah, yet you call them "pets". They're not. They aerate your garden
soil and compost heap. They're living tools, not pets.

I don't regard our compost worms as " pets ". They
don't even have names.

Janet UK

[Dave Smith]

Post by Janet

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by songbird
...worms...

Post by Ed P
Pets? Just curious, I know how many people treat their pets. Do you do
the same? Like have them sit on your lap while watching TV, some even
have them sleep in bed with them. People walk pet dogs, do you take a
worm out for a slither?

no. once a year they get taken out to the gardens and
are used to fertilize the plants i'm putting in. i keep
some back and then restart the buckets from them so i don't
have to sort them out - it saves a lot of time.
songbird

Yeah, yet you call them "pets". They're not. They aerate your garden
soil and compost heap. They're living tools, not pets.

I don't regard our compost worms as " pets ". They
don't even have names.

Do you have names for the birds that come to harvest the worms? I just
all them all Robin.

[Bruce]

Post by Janet

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by songbird
...worms...

Post by Ed P
Pets? Just curious, I know how many people treat their pets. Do you do
the same? Like have them sit on your lap while watching TV, some even
have them sleep in bed with them. People walk pet dogs, do you take a
worm out for a slither?

no. once a year they get taken out to the gardens and
are used to fertilize the plants i'm putting in. i keep
some back and then restart the buckets from them so i don't
have to sort them out - it saves a lot of time.
songbird

Yeah, yet you call them "pets". They're not. They aerate your garden
soil and compost heap. They're living tools, not pets.

I don't regard our compost worms as " pets ". They
don't even have names.

Besides, what does a songbird do with a worm?

[D]

Post by Janet

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by songbird
...worms...

Post by Ed P
Pets? Just curious, I know how many people treat their pets. Do you do
the same? Like have them sit on your lap while watching TV, some even
have them sleep in bed with them. People walk pet dogs, do you take a
worm out for a slither?

no. once a year they get taken out to the gardens and
are used to fertilize the plants i'm putting in. i keep
some back and then restart the buckets from them so i don't
have to sort them out - it saves a lot of time.
songbird

Yeah, yet you call them "pets". They're not. They aerate your garden
soil and compost heap. They're living tools, not pets.

I don't regard our compost worms as " pets ". They
don't even have names.
Janet UK

You have no feelings! You are a tough cookie Janet!

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by songbird

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by songbird

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

worms are easy. :) quiet. once or twice a month checkup
and feeding.

I have plenty of worms in my yard. As well as a variety of mammals,
birds, herps, and arthropods.

i like them outside too, but the worms i keep as pets help
turn food scraps into fertilizer for the tomatoes, onions
and peppers.

And that's great. I just buy compost for my garlic at Home Depot.
I also feed it regular fertilizer. And Round-up weeds on the
patio and driveway.

[Dave Smith]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by songbird

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by songbird

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

worms are easy. :) quiet. once or twice a month checkup
and feeding.

I have plenty of worms in my yard. As well as a variety of mammals,
birds, herps, and arthropods.

i like them outside too, but the worms i keep as pets help
turn food scraps into fertilizer for the tomatoes, onions
and peppers.

And that's great. I just buy compost for my garlic at Home Depot.
I also feed it regular fertilizer. And Round-up weeds on the
patio and driveway.

You buy compost. We have a compost bin and dump organic scraps into it.
You can get compost at the local landfill. It is either free or dirt
cheap, pun not really intended.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by songbird

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by songbird

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

worms are easy. :) quiet. once or twice a month checkup
and feeding.

I have plenty of worms in my yard. As well as a variety of mammals,
birds, herps, and arthropods.

i like them outside too, but the worms i keep as pets help
turn food scraps into fertilizer for the tomatoes, onions
and peppers.

And that's great. I just buy compost for my garlic at Home Depot.
I also feed it regular fertilizer. And Round-up weeds on the
patio and driveway.

You buy compost. We have a compost bin and dump organic scraps into it.
You can get compost at the local landfill. It is either free or dirt
cheap, pun not really intended.

Yes, I buy compost. It's convenient. More convenient than making
my own or getting it from the township yard waste facility.

[Janet]

In article <vovfbq$15ujo$***@dont-email.me>, chamilton5280
@invalid.com says...

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by songbird

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

worms are easy. :) quiet. once or twice a month checkup
and feeding.

I have plenty of worms in my yard. As well as a variety of mammals,
birds, herps, and arthropods.

IRTA you have herpes.

oops

Janet UK

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Janet
@invalid.com says...

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by songbird

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

worms are easy. :) quiet. once or twice a month checkup
and feeding.

I have plenty of worms in my yard. As well as a variety of mammals,
birds, herps, and arthropods.

IRTA you have herpes.
oops

Yeah, I probably should have spelled it out as herptiles.

[D]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by songbird

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

worms are easy. :) quiet. once or twice a month checkup
and feeding.

I have plenty of worms in my yard. As well as a variety of mammals,
birds, herps, and arthropods.

Have you named them? If I had a worm I would name him Xiden! =D

[D]

Post by songbird

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

worms are easy. :) quiet. once or twice a month checkup
and feeding.
songbird

This is the truth! Added to the list together with ticks and bacteria.

[Tahitian pearl]

Post by D

Post by Graham

Post by Cindy Hamilton
I don't want any pet at all.

Same here!

 worms are easy.  :)  quiet.  once or twice a month checkup
and feeding.
 songbird

This is the truth! Added to the list together with ticks and bacteria.

I make sure my ticks get enough food and hammer. Have you ever seen a
tick that has fully fed on a dog?

[Mike Duffy]

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

There are cat training kits to use human toilets.

[Graham]

Post by Mike Duffy

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

There are cat training kits to use human toilets.

https://www.amazon.com/101-Uses-Dead-Simon-Bond/dp/0517545160

[Bruce]

Post by Graham

Post by Mike Duffy

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

There are cat training kits to use human toilets.

https://www.amazon.com/101-Uses-Dead-Simon-Bond/dp/0517545160

Every neighbourhood has a cat hater. Some use poison.

[Jill McQuown]

Post by Graham

Post by Mike Duffy

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

There are cat training kits to use human toilets.

https://www.amazon.com/101-Uses-Dead-Simon-Bond/dp/0517545160

There are always some people who will take things a step to far. I
suppose the point is cats *can* be trained. (My current cat plays fetch
better than my dog ever did.) A litter box works just fine.

Jill

[Dave Smith]

Post by Graham

Post by Mike Duffy

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

There are cat training kits to use human toilets.

https://www.amazon.com/101-Uses-Dead-Simon-Bond/dp/0517545160

There are always some people who will take things a step to far.  I
suppose the point is cats *can* be trained.  (My current cat plays fetch
better than my dog ever did.)  A litter box works just fine.

An old friend of mine at university got stuck with a friend's cat. Its
name was Cosmo but we called it Shitter Critter because it would stand
in the litter box with its butt hanging outside so he crapped on the
floor. Yech.

[Jill McQuown]

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Mike Duffy

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

There are cat training kits to use human toilets.

There are always some people who will take things a step to far.  I
suppose the point is cats *can* be trained.  (My current cat plays
fetch better than my dog ever did.)  A litter box works just fine.

An old friend of mine at university got stuck with a friend's cat. Its
name was Cosmo but we called it Shitter Critter because it would stand
in the litter box with its butt hanging outside so he crapped on the
floor.  Yech.

That person probably never washed the cat litter box. You have to empty
and wash them, dry and put a little fresh litter in on a regular basis.
If you don't, yes, some cats will poop outside of the box. Cats like
*clean* litter boxes. They don't want to smell the urine or poop
anymore than you do. They'll do it in protest if you don't keep the
litter box clean. Another reason could be the litter box might be too
small for the size of the cat.

Jill

[Bruce]

On Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:31:07 -0500, Jill McQuown

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Mike Duffy

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

There are cat training kits to use human toilets.

There are always some people who will take things a step to far.  I
suppose the point is cats *can* be trained.  (My current cat plays
fetch better than my dog ever did.)  A litter box works just fine.

An old friend of mine at university got stuck with a friend's cat. Its
name was Cosmo but we called it Shitter Critter because it would stand
in the litter box with its butt hanging outside so he crapped on the
floor.  Yech.

That person probably never washed the cat litter box. You have to empty
and wash them, dry and put a little fresh litter in on a regular basis.
If you don't, yes, some cats will poop outside of the box. Cats like
*clean* litter boxes. They don't want to smell the urine or poop
anymore than you do. They'll do it in protest if you don't keep the
litter box clean. Another reason could be the litter box might be too
small for the size of the cat.

A litter box with higher walls could also have helped. Calling the
animal Shitter Critter certainly didn't help. It's also too long.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Calling the > animal Shitter Critter certainly didn't help.

It spoke English? Astounding!

[Bruce]

On Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:06:50 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Calling the > animal Shitter Critter certainly didn't help.

It spoke English? Astounding!

Yes, Dave's native tongue is English.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Mike Duffy

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

There are cat training kits to use human toilets.

And what if they don't take to training? Then I'm stuck with a
crapping cat and a litterbox.

[songbird]

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
...

Post by Cindy Hamilton
And what if they don't take to training? Then I'm stuck with a
crapping cat and a litterbox.

i dated a lady who had 7 cats, 2 dogs, a ferret and a
three foot iguana. i called her octopussy.

you walked in the door of her house and all you smelled
was cat crap. she had an entire room devoted to feeding
them and litter boxes, plus the ferret was in there.

none of the cats were mean, as soon as i sat anywhere
they were always around to be petted and to claim a warm
lap if you let them. it was ok but i never wanted that
sort of animal clan.

the toughest thing though was the iguana which she kept
in her bedroom and not in a cage. it would wander around
in the night and i hardly ever got any decent sleep.


songbird

[D]

Post by songbird
...

Post by Cindy Hamilton
And what if they don't take to training? Then I'm stuck with a
crapping cat and a litterbox.

i dated a lady who had 7 cats, 2 dogs, a ferret and a
three foot iguana. i called her octopussy.

Was she very beautiful?

Post by songbird
you walked in the door of her house and all you smelled
was cat crap. she had an entire room devoted to feeding
them and litter boxes, plus the ferret was in there.
none of the cats were mean, as soon as i sat anywhere
they were always around to be petted and to claim a warm
lap if you let them. it was ok but i never wanted that
sort of animal clan.
the toughest thing though was the iguana which she kept
in her bedroom and not in a cage. it would wander around
in the night and i hardly ever got any decent sleep.

You must train it! Get it to respect you!

Post by songbird
songbird

[D]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Mike Duffy

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

There are cat training kits to use human toilets.

And what if they don't take to training? Then I'm stuck with a
crapping cat and a litterbox.

You threaten them with the wrath of Trump and they will learn.

[BryanGSimmons]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Mike Duffy

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

There are cat training kits to use human toilets.

And what if they don't take to training? Then I'm stuck with a
crapping cat and a litterbox.

My wife merely changes the bag and adds more clumping litter. She does
it because I have bad knees.
https://aidbatteries.com/product/scoopfree-by-petsafe-simply-clean-cat-litter-box-medium/
She very seldom has to use the scoop. I rigged up a little exhaust fan,
so there's no odor.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QAkXQ5CQHneh8Rro9

[Tahitian pearl]

Post by Mike Duffy

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

There are cat training kits to use human toilets.

And what if they don't take to training?  Then I'm stuck with a
crapping cat and a litterbox.

My wife merely changes the bag and adds more clumping litter.  She does
it because I have bad knees.
https://aidbatteries.com/product/scoopfree-by-petsafe-simply-clean-cat-litter-box-medium/
She very seldom has to use the scoop. I rigged up a little exhaust fan,
so there's no odor.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QAkXQ5CQHneh8Rro9

Ingenious! When I had some cats the two arguments my parents made was
their litterbox stinks and they murder birds (even while declawed).

[D]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:16:52 -0500, Jill McQuown

Post by Jill McQuown

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens???  Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

Some people will be stupid enough to fall for it without giving the
expense any thought.

2 chickens for 500USD is ridiculous. We paid around 15USD for
vaccinated chickens that were about to start laying. This is 8 years
ago or so.

You can buy chickens pretty cheaply here. One listing cites
$30 for 18-week-old layers and $16 for one-year-olds. (That
doesn't make sense to me, but I don't know doodley about chickens.)
In a couple of months, I'll be able to go to the Tractor Supply
store and buy chicks. If I wanted to, which I don't. I'm quite
satisfied to pay $5.50 for a dozen eggs and not have to deal with
things that crap.
2025 Standard Rental Package - $495
Rentals available: April - October or May - November
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
2 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
8-14 eggs per week
1 Standard Chicken Coop that can be easily moved
1 Custom Rent The Chicken Food dish
1 Water dish
100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional non-gmo feed available for $105 more)
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
https://www.rentthechicken.com/p/detroit-ann-arbor-and-surrounding-areas.html

If you want a pet that is cheaper than caring for a dog. We have a good
deal with our neighbours. We have a standing order for a dozen eggs a
week and one of the kids drops them off Friday mornings on their way out
to the school bus stop. If we need more we can get them at their stand.

I don't want any pet at all. Nothing that craps.

What about a tick or a bacteria? They are easy to take care of and don't
leave a lot of excrement around.

[Andy Gerald]

Post by Dave Smith
We have a standing order for a dozen eggs a
week and one of the kids drops them off Friday mornings on their way out
to the school bus stop. If we need more we can get them at their stand.
https://postimg.cc/jwh93Md2

Cool, didn't Jill apply for a job there?

[Bruce]

On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 09:19:49 -0500, Dave Smith

Post by Dave Smith
If you want a pet that is cheaper than caring for a dog. We have a good
deal with our neighbours. We have a standing order for a dozen eggs a
week and one of the kids drops them off Friday mornings on their way out
to the school bus stop. If we need more we can get them at their stand.

Your posts are becoming harder to read. If you want a pet that is
cheaper than caring for a dog, your neighbours should get chickens? Is
that your advice?

[ItsJoanNotJoAnn]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.

$500 for two chickens???  Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

2025 Standard Rental Package - $495
Rentals available: April - October or May - November
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
2 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
8-14 eggs per week
1 Standard Chicken Coop that can be easily moved
1 Custom Rent The Chicken Food dish
1 Water dish
100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional non-gmo feed available for $105 more)
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
https://www.rentthechicken.com/p/detroit-ann-arbor-and-surrounding-areas.html

Well, at least you'd be getting something besides two
hens, but still seems awfully steep to me.

My yard is not fenced so no telling where those hens
would wander to plus the danger of dogs or owls killing
those birds. Kroger supplies my egg needs.

[Bruce]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.

$500 for two chickens???  Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

2025 Standard Rental Package - $495
Rentals available: April - October or May - November
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
2 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
8-14 eggs per week
1 Standard Chicken Coop that can be easily moved
1 Custom Rent The Chicken Food dish
1 Water dish
100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional non-gmo feed available for $105 more)
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
https://www.rentthechicken.com/p/detroit-ann-arbor-and-surrounding-areas.html

Well, at least you'd be getting something besides two
hens, but still seems awfully steep to me.
My yard is not fenced so no telling where those hens
would wander to plus the danger of dogs or owls killing
those birds. Kroger supplies my egg needs.

There's a coop included.

[ItsJoanNotJoAnn]

Post by Bruce

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
My yard is not fenced so no telling where those hens
would wander to plus the danger of dogs or owls killing
those birds. Kroger supplies my egg needs.

There's a coop included.

But it's small, really, really small.

I have seen quite large chicken coops that are on wheels
and very easy to move around.

[Bruce]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by Bruce

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn
My yard is not fenced so no telling where those hens
would wander to plus the danger of dogs or owls killing
those birds. Kroger supplies my egg needs.

There's a coop included.

But it's small, really, really small.
I have seen quite large chicken coops that are on wheels
and very easy to move around.

At $500 you'd expect one of those.

[MummyChunk]

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months. The cost is $500. They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens??? Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

Always someone looking to take advantage of others. But if someone goes for
it, who is really to blame?


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[Bruce]

On Sun, 16 Feb 2025 13:40:36 -0500,

Post by MummyChunk

Post by ItsJoanNotJoAnn

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months. The cost is $500. They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

$500 for two chickens??? Those must be prize laying hens.
Will this fee include food and some sort of shelter for
these chickens??

Always someone looking to take advantage of others. But if someone goes for
it, who is really to blame?

Yes, nobody's forcing them. Just like the eskimo who buys a fridge.

[dsi1]

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months. The cost is $500. They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

I don't need no stinkin' 500 dollar chickens. I got all the eggs I can
forage and more importantly, chickens keep the place bug free. To keep
the chickens off my walkway, I just let the cat out for a while. The cat
and the chickens have an understanding. The chickens don't go on the
walkway and the cat won't hassle them too much.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZBV893423r4dxYDt8

[Bruce]

Post by dsi1

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months. The cost is $500. They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

I don't need no stinkin' 500 dollar chickens. I got all the eggs I can
forage and more importantly, chickens keep the place bug free. To keep
the chickens off my walkway, I just let the cat out for a while. The cat
and the chickens have an understanding. The chickens don't go on the
walkway and the cat won't hassle them too much.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZBV893423r4dxYDt8

Yup, that egg will keep you going!

[D]

Post by dsi1

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months. The cost is $500. They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

I don't need no stinkin' 500 dollar chickens. I got all the eggs I can
forage and more importantly, chickens keep the place bug free. To keep
the chickens off my walkway, I just let the cat out for a while. The cat
and the chickens have an understanding. The chickens don't go on the
walkway and the cat won't hassle them too much.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZBV893423r4dxYDt8

Don't forget! They are kind enough to leave the eggs on your car, in order
for you not to strain your back when picking them up! =D

[dsi1]

Post by D

Post by dsi1

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months. The cost is $500. They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

I don't need no stinkin' 500 dollar chickens. I got all the eggs I can
forage and more importantly, chickens keep the place bug free. To keep
the chickens off my walkway, I just let the cat out for a while. The cat
and the chickens have an understanding. The chickens don't go on the
walkway and the cat won't hassle them too much.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZBV893423r4dxYDt8

Don't forget! They are kind enough to leave the eggs on your car, in order
for you not to strain your back when picking them up! =D

Hawaiian chickens have much aloha for the peoples of Hawaii.

[Captain Obvious]

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months.  The cost is $500.  They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

Dumb people who buy into this.

[MummyChunk]

Post by Captain Obvious

Post by Ed P
A local farmers is offering chicken rentals. You get two chickens, ready
to lay for 6 months. The cost is $500. They say you can expect about a
dozen a week.
Fresh eggs for six months at about $20 a dozen.

Dumb people who buy into this.

My thoughts exactly!


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