Letting the dogs out during the day is great idea. My dogs stay outside, that's waht they prefer (they are not house dogs and do not like to be in the house. IF they can't run around, they are not happy). Many people let their dogs inside at night but during the day, it's outside they go. 2 older dogs wouldn't be a problem since they are sleeping all the time, right.
As for chickens, what I was planning (before my chicks were killed) is doing the daily chicken chores while the kids are asleep. Not easy with a baby and a toddler but I can have my toddler help out with egg gathering or have the older kids do that when they get home from school.
Since you have only 1 baby, I don't think it would be much difficult. When you finally get the baby to sleep, quickly escape (with monitor) and do the chores you need to do. Yeah, sometimes it's going to take a lil longer to get things done COMPLETELY but it'll be worth it.
I would get those cats fixed ASAP. You can go OVERBOARD in matter of weeks and 20 is already alot!
As for chickens, what I was planning (before my chicks were killed) is doing the daily chicken chores while the kids are asleep. Not easy with a baby and a toddler but I can have my toddler help out with egg gathering or have the older kids do that when they get home from school.
Since you have only 1 baby, I don't think it would be much difficult. When you finally get the baby to sleep, quickly escape (with monitor) and do the chores you need to do. Yeah, sometimes it's going to take a lil longer to get things done COMPLETELY but it'll be worth it.
I would get those cats fixed ASAP. You can go OVERBOARD in matter of weeks and 20 is already alot!