Thanks for the input! I think I'll go with some younger birds available in my area that will be laying by or before Spring, rather than mature birds from various places. I do want a variety, but I'm not dead set on any number of any specific breeds to start.
As for my coop, it is raised off of...
Hi all! I desperately need some advice about acquiring birds for a NEW flock. My husband and I have just gotten our coop with run (stationary) built and are ready to get some hens. I know I want a variety of breeds, but I can't decide if we want to get mature hens or pullets. While it would...