When I was younger I used to take care of two different breeds of chickens. I would go out and feed them every day and collect their eggs. They really are interesting birds. I'd definitely suggest keeping hens instead of roosters. I've had neighbours with roosters, and they're so loud!

I have a pet red-eared slider turtle that I had rescued years ago from the bottom of my driveway. A red eared slider, but she acts like a snapping turtle. She'll bite your finger off if you're not careful!