The Struggles of Raising Chickens

Raising meat chickens can be surprisingly emotional, as illustrated by the experiences shared. The host faced unexpected challenges, losing several birds to illness and predation despite efforts to protect them. The loss of a chicken named Heihei due to lameness, followed by a fox attack that resulted in the kidnapping of Nugget and later the injury of Fawkes, highlighted the harsh realities of chicken rearing. This journey emphasized the deep emotional ties formed with the chickens and the difficult decisions that come with raising animals for food.