Wish I'd known this a month or two ago, I have just built a coop with large enclosure and have put in an order for some chickens which I should receive in a few weeks time, you probably would have saved me some time and money.
With the price of eggs these days a few home chicken is the way to go if you have the space but one must do the research.
Anyway sorry about your ill health hope it's not to serious
PB