My family (4 kids ages) and I had a small flock of chickens (4) that we LOVED for 4 years. I didn't really know what I was doing. They were gifted to us from a friend whose HOA made them give them away. Dogs got in and killed them...we all cried. We are starting over now with a new flock of 7...(don't tell the neighbors, but I am pretty sure 3 of them are roosters) We also have 2 ducks, but they have their own space. We are so attached already, we love this mini farm that we have started and would like to add on soon!