Running in, running out, running back in, and running back out of the coop again. Our 9 backyard chickens love to be watched by Eliot. I don't think their behavior is choreographed, but their constant motion and pleasant cooing are mesmerizing to Eliot.
We built our coop and chicken run from old pallets and scrap material hiding in the recesses of our old garage. The siding was leftover from my in-laws cabin. The chickens don't really care about their confines, I think they are happy. They eat our yard and kitchen waste, rest in the dusty shade in the afternoon, and pile together on the roosts in the coop at night. I think chickens are easier to care for than fish and cats. Plus you get eggs, beautiful and fresh, once they become mature. Our hens are a welcome addtion to our family.