I've kept backyard for 30 years. My partner and I LOVE them and include them into our family.
I enjoy interacting with my hens. I've discovered over the years that each one of our hens that we've ever had...has a unique personality.
I was a clinical social worker by profession; but, am now...
After 30 years of keeping hens with no problems, this year I've got a rodent infestation. They took up residence in my greenhouse and garden shed. They are now in the hen house.
I've done tons of reading about what attracts rodents; rodent free chicken feeders; rodent deterrents, etc., etc...