Heard a story on the radio yesterday about a company that rents chickens, and thought that it had to be a joke.
Rent a chicken? That’s the stupidest idea since someone tried to sell bottled water! Oh wait, that’s become a multimillion dollar business….
The story made me think of Lonesome Dove, and the sign posted at the Hat Creek Ranch.
Considering Gus McRae’s disdain for a man who would rent a pig, I can only imagine what he might have to say about someone who would consider renting a chicken!
So I was amazed when I Googled rent a chicken and discovered that there actually are several companies in multiple states that are in the chicken rental business.
One of them is a group in Massachusetts called Land’s Sake. You can find them at www.landssake.org. If you check their website, you’ll find:
Rent A Chicken
Curious about chickens? With the Land's Sake Rent a Chicken program you can see for yourself how easy it is to raise these friendly birds, eat fresh eggs and give your kids a fun, educational experience.
The program:
Chicken rentals are typically for a two-week period. We deliver the chickens and everything you need to keep them healthy and happy including:
- one chicken tractor (portable coop)
- two chickens (Light Brahmas variety)
- Organic feed
- Bedding
- Water and Feed trays
- Instructions for chicken care
In exchange you receive fresh eggs daily, free lawn and garden work from our chickens and educational fun for your family and friends.
The fee is $100. We ask for a $50 security deposit that will be returned to you when we pick up our chickens and their tractor in their proper condition.
For more information or to schedule your chicken delivery, please contact Douglas Cook, Education Director at greenpower@landssake.org.
The benefits of chickens in your yard:
- Fresh eggs: On average, our chickens lay one egg a day.
- A healthy lawn: A chicken is happiest when it can scratch and eat bugs or grass. Naturally chickens will aerate your lawn and mix in beneficial fertilizer.
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