Raising chickens teaches you something about everyday life. You can’t rush the first egg. You can’t skip the brooder or fast-forward through the annoying teenage phase.
But when that first warm egg rolls into your palm, you realize the time wasn’t wasted. It was ground. It was stillness. It was a reminder that the best things—fresh eggs, good relationships, a calm morning—take a while to hatch.
So, how long does it take? About as long as it takes you to slow down and notice. Now go get some chickens. Your breakfast is waiting.
