Are chickens noisy and smelly?

(09-25-2012, 12:32 AM)Julie Wrote: I'd like to keep a couple of laying hens - no cockerel - for the eggs. This would be the next stage of my self-sufficiency drive. I am vegetarian so the chickens themselves are not for consumption.

I have a perfect spot for them - perfect in that I can easily secure it - however, it is right next to the house and some windows.

Somebdy told me that chickens smell and are very noisy.

Any advise please?

Well, they so make some noise but I don't think it would be very disturbing. As for the smell, this is not the chicken's fault, it's the owner's. You need to provide them a safe, clean environment.