I worded that wrong.
The chickens were fine.
The people who were feeding the chickens quit after less than 2 years.
Chickens can be nasty.
They are nasty in that they crap anytime, anywhere.
Other than that, they are wonderful. Give them all your kitchen waste to eat, let them roam free and eat the weeds and bugs, and you will be rewarded with eggs and quirky personalities.