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My family would really love chickens. I remember at home we had them as kids. When talking with others, I have been told to get soil tested as there could be a build up of heavy metals/ chemicals. This thought surprised me and for now I have put the idea on hold. Toxins seem to be everywhere in the modern world.

Posted anonymously, 1st November 2015

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- - mom81879 said
  - 05 Nov 2015
    5:09 pm
Not only that, but chickens make a lot of mess. They poo a lot, they scratch up the ground for bugs and dust baths a lot and they tend to eat plants in your garden. The best eggs EVER mind you!
- mom165081 replied
  
  18 Nov 2015 , 3:11 pm
  That may be so, but chicken manure is great for the garden and the removal of bugs is also fantastic!
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- - mom93821 said
  - 02 Nov 2015
    7:25 am
Good luck with your chickens when you get them. Good luck with getting the soil tested too!
- mom165081 replied
  
  02 Nov 2015 , 11:41 am
  Thanks! We are looking forward to the fresh eggs.
  - mom93821 replied
    
    03 Nov 2015 , 6:27 am
    
    Fresh eggs are the best! We get them regularly from friends.
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- - mum4107 said
  - 02 Nov 2015
    6:28 am
I would love chickens to. But unfortunately we have foxes in the area. I didn’t know that about getting soil tested

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