I have been thinking about getting 2 chooks for ages now. I have a few concerns before we get excited though.

Our darling dog is the biggest concern. I am worried that he will eat them. So apart from keeping them in their coop all the time what other options do I have or is that it?

How much do they cost to keep going? Our local egg farm has point of lay pullets for $25 each, is that reasonable? or expensive or cheap?

How much does a chicken coop cost to buy? I know that DH would want to make it but TBH if I bought one it would be put together quicker and have less sharp edges.

Do they peck at the kids? I have already had a phase of dog fear because Sarah got her face licked so if I can avoid them being scared of them that would be the best.

How many eggs per fortnight do you get? I am currently paying $4.70 for 20 huge eggs from the egg farm but if I get about that or more and it works out cheaper then I will be really happy.