I don’t disagree completely, some people do successfully keep them inside, it just depends on the circumstances. I just personally think there is a lot of value in having them able to be exposed to the outside there are so many things a chicken can do for joy outdoors that we can’t quite replicate inside. It would be unfair to deprive them of some of those things if you are able to offer them and don’t. Again, I know everyone’s circumstances are different. As @Mrs. K said, don’t mean to be a parade rainer , I just know how much our girls love doing chicken things outside. Definitely agree that they need friends, indoors or out!You can have then inside, though it is better to have 2 inside, or 3, so they don't get lonely.