[John S Mosby]

5 laying hens and one present rooster in protected enclosure— problem solved. Plenty of eggs on site. Must be careful where the enclosure is in some urban settings. In the country- zero problem

[Jeff Chandler]

If you omit the rooster the hens remain more incognito. As the hens age out, replace them with young hens and retire the old hens to your dinner table.