I have lived in this area for thirty plus years and at my present home for 17. The latest batch of chickens are now residing in a new coop I built to give them protection from the various preditors we have out in the country. We are down to three cochins at present having lost two to a coyote...
I have had chickens in my world a few times in the past, but I never really liked to be around them. I like pretty much all critters, wild and domesticated, but I found the pecking order battles off putting. I was finally introduced to Cochins and find I am pretty happy having them around...