Its a fab hobby, you get your own eggs and kids love them.
I work as a volunteer for the BHWT (British hen welfare trust) rehoming ex battery hens. If you are thinking of getting a few chickens please have a look on their website at how to get a few ex battery hens
http://www.bhwt.org.uk/
Its so rewarding to rescue them from slaughter and see them enjoying a proper full life outside!
