They are awesome to have! My kids have benefited soo much from having chickens. They have a responability, they really love them, they've learned so much. They are now in 4h showing the chickens. Chickens are very calming for ones soul. They provide hours of entertainment, and have gotten my kids off the video games, and computer, and outside. It has brought our family unit closer together as well. Would'nt it be neat to be able to say My pets make me breakfast? Not too many folks can say that. Let us know what you decide!