We have 24 acres with 2 ponds. Have 31 chickens, all Rhode Island Reds, like them the best. We also have 2 dogs and 6 cats, all rescue. Tried Geese and Ducks, but the were a lot of work. Ducks would not use ponds, wanted their own private pond, fun to watch though. The geese loved to poop on anything concrete rather than in the yard and grass.