I have found that the buff orp roosters tend to be very aggressive and have had them attack by 3 yr old son.
Hens are really docile and breed/hatch chick well.
In my state (NY) there is a leash law and if a neighbors dog come calling and kills your live stock that is cause for "elimination of predator". The dog is treated as if it is a "fox" going after my livestock and I have all the right to eliminate the predator to protect my stock.
I can even...
I started chickens 3yrs ago with 6 buff orphs
Right now I have 7 buff orph chicks and 6 black minorcas and 7 bielefelders on the way.
I found out about back yard chickens by search chicken questions online.
I also like to horseback ride and veggie garden
I have two horses three dogs, one cat...