Chickens genuinely good people. Good pets. Get " BUCKEYE" breed and some issues abated due to great genetics.

If you have chickens you will have rodents.

If you have chickens you will have less predator
issues if you build coop with steel edging around doors and openings.

There are auto opening/closing coop doors to make life easier on you.

if your chickens free range the eggs will have better taste. Insects in the area hens range will provide your family entertainment watching the hens hunt.

Your opinion of your neighbors may well suffer.
Niebhoor dogs will kill your hens. Niebhoor may/may not take responsibility and fence their dogs. Unlikely they will believe their precious companion is a predator.

If they blow off control of their dog get your county dog warden on speed dial. After verbal notification to the dog owner next attack should be addressed by the warden.

The saying good fences make for good Neighbors deeply based in fact.

For your consideration.

Enjoy the day Shane