Thanx for the suggestion about hybrids; just got a chance for a couple of Black Sex-Links, which I believe are hybrids, right?
Great place I've wandered into; such enthusiasm and helpful advice . . .
Thanx y'all for all the helpful responses.
Yard is fenced on three sides thanx to neighbors; maybe it's time to get real and finish it. Sure would be great to let the girls roam the whole back yard.
And thanx for the Sussex tip. That's a mighty gorgeous chicken.
Best to all of you,
cnby
Friend recommended this site as a place I could check out breeds that do best penned up all the time.
(Did a search but came up with 1700 hits, each with one or more words in my phrase but not a lot of help).
As our yard ain't fenced and several neighbors think it's cool to let their dogs...