I hear you about reaching up overhead. I've already had one shoulder surgery. My answer to that dilemma is a taller ladder. If I can get up high enough that the work is at shoulder level, I'm good. Are you sure you are not my twin separated by birth? I'm guessing not so, unless our Mom had a particularly long pregnancy, as I'm guessing you're a "bit younger" than me. I was born in '56! My projects are limited by physical stamina and pain issues, otherwise... there'd be no end to them. Poor hubby, when we're strolling through Lowes, he'll look at me and say... "NO MORE PROJECTS!" What is a PA? And, btw, there are plenty of ways to keep a husband happy! And, yeah, a rooster is key to having your own hatching program! With the right roo, and your Dom gals, you could be hatching out some awesome sex-links. People will be beating a path to your door to get them! I have a gorgeous EE boy who makes some delightful BSL chicks with my SLW and Dom gals. I think my perfect flock might consist of EE or Ameraucanas and Doms. A rooster of each, and I'd be set up to provide EE or Ams, Doms, and BSL (walnut comb, green egg layers). All would sell very well in my area, and those 2 breeds are the perfect temperament match for each other.