We've had three chickens since last May, live in the 'burbs with only 1/3-acre of yard. We are "technically" not supposed to have them, city requires at least 1 acre for chickens. They are treated much more humanely than those in the egg-laying factories - and are a lot of fun.
And in a SHTF world would be indispensable.
49 posted on 04/07/2016 3:40:05 AM PDT by Psalm 73
("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
I seem to remember a story of a missionary held hostage by communist rebels in Latin America who fed him only hard-boiled eggs during his captivity. It is said he was healthier coming out than before.