You have the wrong idea about me. I am here all day long taking care of many different kinds of animals. There not in the same pen as a chicken. The coop can be closed off. But they still socialize with them. My hens go to the fences to make sure my ducks or OK. My roosters or locked up in another area. All I was saying is people have jobs to provide. My partner works so I can stay home with animals and my child. Some people don't have that.you have to go get food for yourself and pets. If you don't take care of yourself or your pets you will get sick. Mine don't like to be bothered there happy. I give them food and water and clean up after them.talk to them. They feel safe in there area.