What in the world are these bandits thinking invading the Dhovakin's homestead? Are they suicidal? Do they not realize my housecarl and steward (Uthgerd) both have legendary double enchanted crossbows? Do they not know that Rayya dual weilds legendary dual enchanted scimitars and that Uthgerd has a legendary dual enchanted elven great sword? What critter in their right might would dare tresspass on my property?! Is it not clear by now that instant death awaits any who would intrude on my privacy?

Woe to ye who enter here!

Nobody ever said you had to have a PhD to be a bandit...

Unfortunatly I can't arm my chickens or cow....they seem to always be the prime target of bandits.

Maybe you should visit the Chickenmancer in the Rift. He might be able to give you some tips on creating an army of undead chickens.

HA! Made me smile

lol the chickenmancer didnt last long in my game, although it took me a couple mins to figure out what was going on when a hoard of chickens came rushing out of the treeline to attack me while the chickenmancer hid behind a big rock.

You must take your Chickens to the Greybeards and teach them the power of the voice.

"Fus roh bock!"

lol

Maybe they could teach your cow the "marked for cud" shout.

With all the stone and clay deposits, I am more than a bit surprised one cannot build a stone perimeter wall with a gate.