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[quote=Anonymous]I had chickens growing up. To do it right is a ton, ton of work. You need to have a plan for how you will keep them warm in the winter. They will get frostbite on their Combs if not kept warm enough. Water also must be kept warm enough not to freeze. Many solutions for this are not suitable for a small backyard so you are looking at heating the structure. You need a vermin plan. The feed and straw and eggs attract rats, mice, raccoons, foxes, etc. no responsible seller will sell you 2. 4 or 5 is the usual minimum. They are happiest in flocks and you need to be realistic about predators. You may wind up with 2-3, but shouldn't start with 2-3. Plan on collecting eggs, mucking, changing feed/water, etc at least twice a day. You need a good plan for if you ever need to go away. Most vacation pet sitters are not equipped to handle these needs. You also need to find a vet that knows what he/she is doing.

I enjoyed having them as a child. It was a ton of work. I will not have them as an adult because the benefits do not outweigh the hassle for me personally.[/quote]

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