re: Wife Wants Chickens

They will tear the shite out of your lawn and trees. Also be prepared for shite all over your concrete areas. I love my chickens, but I'm not a big yard being nice person. If I had actual grass in my yard, I'd be pissed. Chickens don't NEED much area at all. But there isn't any use in just putting animals into a tiny cage. Also to consider is what kind of dogs or predators do you have in the area?