Chicken Run

I love the idea of free range chickens strolling around the yard, sunning themselves and laying beautiful eggs that my children can gather in woven baskets.  Unfortunately, a previous chicken experience has left me with a different scenario in my head.  The chickens are running for dear life away from the local wildlife while my children stand paralyzed with fear and a look of pure horror on their little faces.  So no real chickens for us right now.  I think this chicken and a basket of wooden eggs would fill in nicely, though.