I remember the very first time we raised chickens I wasn’t “all-in” if you will, for a few different reasons First off, our flock was fully grown when we got them We didn’t start from the chick stage They weren’t the cute little balls of fluff that we could play with and get to know their personalities So, naturally, we didn’t have that bond Second, they were so stinky, dirty and dusty and none of those things appealed to me Lastly, I had read about chicken mites and lice Everyone pause and take a deep breath I was mortified