Had chickens/rabbits/ducks a kid. Pushing 60 now! Always wanted to have a few farm animals but life/location thwarted me. Small 1/2 acre property but a 1000+ acre preserved area/river behind us. Been at current home for 20 years. Area is semi-rural but bears, coyotes, foxes hawks etc are around us. Made me hesitate forever but will try chickens in a strong coop and hope for the best.