I'm on my third flock and have worked to make this flock friendly. The girls come out and help me weed. They are doing a good job with the earwigs and snails. Unfortunately I am keeping them in violation (?) of the CC&R's. I am hoping to get that changed now that they are up for revision this year. Looking for good resources to support my argument. Horses are allowed, so why not a small backyard flock?