Although I don't think you're crazy, I hope you aren't underestimating how much clean-up indoor chickens will take, including how much dust they can generate with their dander. They poop every 20 minutes on average, and the cecal droppings stink. I could never keep up with more than 1 house chicken, if that. However, there are quite a few people on this list who keep house chickens, so maybe it will work for you.
And I would be very surprised if fresh eggs were ever banned. I think there were worse problems with raw milk back before it all had to be pasteurized than we've ever had with raw eggs, despite the occasional salmonella outbreaks. Beef w/ e-coli is a worse problem, and I doubt raw beef will ever be banned.
Maureen and the girls at the
Rowdy Girls Ranch
Marana, AZ
In a message dated 12/29/2010 5:19:36 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, arthurlarason@yahoo.com writes:
I live in a 32ft 5th wheel trailer here on the Oregon coast. After doing a little research I decided to set up my unused back room for three laying hens. I wanted to get this in response to the new food bill. I predict that raw eggs will soon be banned by the Feds as raw milk and almonds are. All eggs will have to be pasturized. I am retired and have plenty of time to keep my "flock" happy and clean. Outdoor space is available but I plan to keep them inside most of the time. Any info would be appreciated such as the breed best for indoors. I like the big fluffy ones. I was called crazy for this ides but I don't think so. Too each his own. Hello and thanks
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