GET THE CHICKENS!!!! :) Our 7 year chicken story started in a small town with 3/4 an acre yard and corrupt city officials. We were continually harassed by officials for what was on OUR well kept, south of the tracks, edge of town property. I was even given a "chicket" without the ordinance even referenced. Long story short, county attorney threw the ticket out, town council member resigned possibly due to violating open meetings acts, eventually followed by resignation of the mayor. Our community knows where we stand and we aren’t afraid to speak out. We now reside in the country, kids are collecting two dozen eggs a day, we started raising turkeys, as well as meat chickens. We don't have mole problems because the birds eat the grubs, along with all our food scraps and garden weeds. We have small trailer for chicken feed from the local coop, which alleviates the cost of bagged feed. We also have built two chicken tractors, huge help. Yes, one does have to care and clean up after the birds, but living things need attention. It isn't always rainbows and unicorns but its slightly easier than explaining to your child that there aren’t chicken coops behind Walmart. P.S. The first egg we ever had was laid the day of my Father's funeral, that was a spiritual win! Best of luck patriot!