When you downsize because you have too many but then start shopping for more!
When you HAVE TO HAVE one of every breed just because they're all equally adorable! (Still working on that one!)
When your talking to your neighbours about (them) subdividing so your chickens can have more land (and...
No kidding! I only planned on having 6 but I built a coop for 24 just in case... good thing, 'cause I'm at 21 right now :/ I actually had to install 2 more roosts yesterday because half of them had been roosting - and pooping - in the nests :barnie
... you have a favourite chicken that you've trained to jump up on your arm so you can bring her in the house, sit her on your lap, and feed her while you have your morning coffee!