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Just be sure to quarantine him first if you get him from a separate place than the hens!

Older roos have several advantages. First, you can ask the previous owner whether he's ever shown any aggression. You can also try to find out if he over mated any hens - there would be bald spots on the backs of some of the hens. They tend to get less clumsy as they get older, and better at...

You mentioned having a rooster... what is the purpose of the rooster for you? Are you hoping to hatch chicks out of your flock? Because you don't need a rooster for the hens to lay eggs. And roosters can be tricky for someone just starting out with chickens. Four hens is a small number of hens...

Your new pullets should start laying around 18-24 weeks, depending on the breed. So by fall they should start laying for you. Give the sand a try and see how you like it. Some people like it and some don't. Personally I tried it for a while and then decided to go with pine shavings instead...