Originally from Western Pennsylvania, moved East to NJ after school, met my wife and 10 years ago moved to her home country Czech Republic. We gradually moved from larger city to smaller city and now live in a village in the south of CR near Germany. Had bantams and Guineas as a kid, was itching for years to get layers and thought it would be a good experience for our 3 kids. Now have 7 happy hens and Steve the rooster. They have a small coop and enclosed run of 18 m2 and another 300 meters to roam when released. All hybrids from commercial breeder, 2 maran's, 3 czech easter eggers, 2 RI reds and Steve who is a Plymouth Rock cross. Love the site, great info for novices like ourselves.