There seems to be a Chick-Thing down here.  Not what you would think.  I mean, the obvious “Chick Thing” is the endless stream of “Spring Breakers” who have the mindset of infallibility, and immortality.  No.  Not those Chick Things.

There is an entirely different Chick-Thing in these parts….  the legion of colorful chickens that stroll the streets, camp out in back yards, and loll about in restaurants and taverns. Some 2,000 to 3,000 of these feral chickens inhabit Key West.  Some people like the chickens, some do not.  There are Chicken Rescue Groups, Chicken Catchers, Chicken Whisperers….. and of course…… Chicken Dinners.

(How many of you know that boy chickens are called Roosters?  Girl chickens are Hens.  Baby chickens are called cute.)

The average hen lays 265 table eggs each year.  A female chicken doesn’t need a male chicken to produce eggs.  I’ve been learning tons of information about chickens.

A rooster will usually perform a special waltz or dance in an attempt to attract a mate.  From time to time, I have imitated this dance, just for the heck of it.  I call it the Rooster Boogie.  Some people do the Chicken Dance at Weddings.  Very similar, but not quite the same.

Back to the controversy…. like the chickens, or not like the chickens?  ….Mostly, I find that I enjoy the chickens.  Tastes like chicken.  I like the eggs too.  With grits and biscuits.  Right after I’ve done a whole bunch of Barnyard Boogie-ing.