#12 Oh, I know. Facts aren't always a part of the flame wars around here, however.
BTW, I live in 4-H country. It's pretty much either you do that as a kid, do nothing, or break into houses.
When I was in second grade, I got a pet hen. Had her for seven years, and she gave us eggs for five years (really rich, orange yolks, too...took very good care of her). She was a great little pet.