I'm back into chickens - after over 10 years without.
I grew up with animals, including cats & dogs, chickens, rabbits, goats, and a pony.
I got 4 cats, a dog, over 100 rabbits, and many chickens for my kids when they were growing up.
I believe they make a better person of you, teach you responsibility and compassion.
A really loud bell on the coop front door: I got it on eBay. Ahhhh, eBay, we have a love/hate relationship!