Hi, I'm Alex. I've had chickens basically all my life with only minor breaks when a place didnt allow them. Currently my flock is 10 hens (sorry to say I killed the rooster after he tried to attack for the first time). One hen is broody on 5 eggs I picked up at a friend's house that is nicer to roosters than I am. Oh, I'm nursing my neighbors last hen that was attacked by some wild animal, guessing racoon and had her comb eaten off and her cheek. She is already well over 5 years old and I just cant believe her will to live. If she makes it I will keep her with mine. Lots of changes coming with new chicks anyways. I'm building a coop and have a 10x10 dog kennel attached. They get to free roam the property and neighbors yards too. My dogs are good with them. One of my 3 cats is a little feisty and will chase them. I'm building a special fence with top for the mom and chicks, cause he's a hunter and otherwise it will end bad. Oh, I have salmon favorelle, barred rock, Rhode island reds, bantams, white leghorn, black one I forgot.... the eggs will be a surprise. My friend even has ayam cermani, we will see. 
Here pics of broody, the patient and the flock with house.
Happy chicken times
Here pics of broody, the patient and the flock with house.
Happy chicken times
