Wow speckledhen! I love it! You guys did a very nice job. It's the Ameraucana Cathedral! I'm sure your birds are gonna give you many fertile eggs in their new coop.
I'm so sorry about your kitty . Maybe your husband will get you another kitten and then put the huntin' dog outside and leave him outside. Ours like it better outside anyway.
Introduce them when you have enough time to supervise. That way if things get too ugly you can step in. There will likely be some "pecking" as the older hens let the younger ones know who's boss. Just use your best judgement regarding their behaviors towards each other and you should be fine...
I did see that particular episode of "Dirty Jobs" and the vent sexing looked like it could be kinda rough on the little guys so I can understand that. I do agree with you though chickaboo. It'll be kinda fun ordering straight run and trying to figure out who might be a roo(which I'm sure there...
If your thinking about the islands, take a look at Turks and Caicos. You can do all the snorkeling and sunbathing you want there. Good luck with the wedding!