Yet, another male here. The "Easter chicks" were a gift for my daughter from a friend last year. I have taken much interst in them and love the fresh eggs. There are a few guys I work with that have chickens also. My wife still isn't real thrilled about them, but she is an animal lover so I can see a twinkle in her eye sometimes. She just wishes they would stay little fuzzballs. We started with three and now have a dozen, with 5 being new chicks this year. I had her agree to two and just couldn't resist more. Anyhow, whoever mentioned that 12 step program is right on, and I think I need help.