Well, that's my question, in a nutshell - or a pecan shell as it would be around here. We have 5 acres, and I'm putting in a good-size garden - veggies for us and corn for the chickens - and we'll be getting about 20-30 chickens - to start with. We'll have Barred Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, RIRs, Auracaunas, Silkies, and probably some Banties. Right now, my hubby and friends are in the process of building the coop - -