Not if you live home on the range.
Bloody chooks - 2 of ours had chicks, first lot of 9 are grown up, but because it's winter the buggers aren't laying yet. (Apart from the 3 roosters, who are laying their mother, sisters and aunts on a regular basis - true Tassie chooks!)
Mind you the neighbour is taking those roosters this weekend, so they'll be casserole by Monday.