Private property parking

This is our solution to the same problem with our chickens AND rabbits. Get automatic waters (about $30 for chicken water) and extra large feeders (for the chickens about $30). We normally have 6-8 hens and the chicken feeder last at least a month or more. The water needs to be cleaned out at least once a month but could wait until you get home. So, one of our local friends come and collect the eggs every other day and get to keep everything while we are gone. They also get free eggs as needed when we are home. The auto waters and larger feeders are worth the purchase just for my own time saved on a daily basis. Both can be ordered online or purchased at your local feed store. No one will know you are gone or no newbie will be coming on your property when you are not there. LOCK the GATES and give a key to your egg collecting friends. Gates are always closed and look locked anyway. Good luck!
rocmoc n AZ