Hmm - I guess I should say that it is all true - I just wrote it from a chicken resort point of view.
We do have a gated, restricted community (we're trying to restrict raccoons as much as we can!).
Our past neighbors would throw things at the chickens and the new neighbors have a little dog that comes to attack. I decided 'out of sight, out of mind' and asked Dh if he'd build me a fence around the coop area. All hundred of them doesn't go out into the pasture at once and I didn't want nosey neighbors figuring "with that many chickens, they won't notice if I take one for dinner".
I wish the entire thing was as bright and shiney as most coops I see here but it isn't. Some look better than others and I do want to paint it up someday to make it blend more.
The gated entrance with the witch's head (it says "crone's girls") is out there. AND I have a nice covered swing area to sit and watch the chickens once I go in.
We'll be adding brush arbors for more shade soon - it seems so hot some days. Now, if I convince Dh that we need some sort of fan or air conditioner out there for the girls, then I would consider them spoiled! Whenever I mention that he looks at me like I'm crazy!