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Meet Brittany, the latest chicken keeper featured in our series “How Chickens Changed My Life.” Brittany’s journey into chicken keeping began in 2020, during the early days of the pandemic. She had started a garden and, fueled by a lifelong love of animals, realised chickens were the perfect addition to her backyard homestead. Her hens – Ginny, Nora, Essie, and Millie – are named after her grandmothers, a tribute to family roots and the spirit of nurturing that runs in her family.
“Ginny and Essie are spirited, Nora is skittish, and Millie falls somewhere in between.”
Life with chickens quickly reshaped Brittany’s daily routine. Without an automatic coop door, she rises with the sun to let the flock out, a commitment that has brought unexpected rewards. “I HAVE to get up, and as a result, I’ve caught some beautiful sunrises because of them.”
One of the first milestones that truly captured Brittany’s heart was finding her very first egg. “Finding that first little sage green egg was unforgettable,” she says. The tiny egg was the culmination of patience, care and observation, and it remains one of her favourite memories from the past year.
The hens have also provided lessons in patience and mindfulness. Waiting for eggs, tending to their needs and observing their personalities has been a gentle reminder that good things take time – and that nature has its own schedule. “They’ve been a reminder that great things are worth waiting for and to just enjoy the process, no matter how it looks or how long it seems to take.”
Brittany has discovered that her chickens are more than pets, they’re a bridge to community. Sharing knowledge, stories and sometimes eggs with neighbours and friends has fostered new connections, both online and in her neighbourhood. “Being able to expose people to a world they otherwise may not have known about is one of the best parts.”
Her flock has also influenced her approach to gardening, cooking and sustainability. Between composting, growing her own food and considering the impact of her choices on the environment, Brittany has become more thoughtful and deliberate in her daily habits. “Both my chickens and my garden have made me more conscious about what I put on and into my body.”
Brittany’s advice to anyone considering their first flock is simple but profound: do your research, prioritise the health and safety of your chickens and embrace the learning process along the way.
Ultimately, Brittany sees her backyard flock as more than just a hobby – they are a source of joy, connection and self-discovery.
We asked Brittany to finish this sentence: “My life is better #BecauseOfTheChicken… “They’ve brought me closer to myself and my purpose in this world.”
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