BAD IDEA!! I will not count, and I will definitely not count chickens.. I takes too long. I would much rather sit under the sun with a vodka laced glass of lemonade and let the chickens count each other. That way, they get to learn basic arithmetic as well... Will help in counting their eggs, and therefore help in effective family planning, and leave me and my lemonade in peace. Besides, I don't have any chickens. However, if you really think and feel it necessary to do so, feel free to go ahead and count your chickens. You can try, and if at first you don't succeed..
Get new batteries.