we used to have a couple of chickens as pets when my daughter was young and the eggs realy are soooo much nicer than the bought ones 

Yes, fresh free range eggs really do taste and look different don't they?

Joe, it's a shame you don't like eggs...do try a fresh one just in case though. A nice omlette with tomato, onion and cheese.. hmm.

I'm down on the Mornington Peninsula, many people keep chooks and sell the eggs roadside with an honesty-box system. Around $5/dozen. You'd need a few more Patricia's though 🙂

its more they dont like me , but yes you can tell the difference . mainly with tomatoes and all fruit and veg . 

hi new news instead off answering all your messages i will do it here .

patricia has been caught by the wife   and has gone to her new home in the country with a barn and a run and 3 other chickens ,

her first night instead of sleeping in the barn  she climbed up the tree and slept up the tree ,   oh well it took a long time but all is good.

oh good news joe 

it was quiet a long saga but a happy ending all round 

sounds like a happy home for patricia