Raising some chickens for eggs is not the only benefit from them. They are very peaceful and calming. Keep them clean and flies should be little problem. A good sturdy coop for their protection, including a covered top (hawks). They also like shade. They will keep bugs and weed seeds low in your garden if you keep one.
They are a most pleasant and agreeable creature to have around the house.
Create little covered areas around the yard so they have nearby cover to run to in case any overhead threats come looking for lunch. That's what I did. Even after the girls got to old to lay they remained an integral part of our landscape. Well worth a few handfuls of corn.
Have fun, do some research and most of all enjoy them.
peace
EDIT: I forgot to say, if you have never eaten a fresh laid or one that is organic, you will never forget how good they are. They don't come close to anything you buy in the stores today which can hardly be called eggs anymore.
MM MMM good!
Last edited by ube quilting; 08-23-2013 at 12:55 PM.