Next Phase: After digesting the comments and reading more I am leaning toward starting with Ducks. I'm thinking of starting with all hens, 2-Indian Runners, 2-Golden 300's and 2-White Layers assuming I can find those. If I can't find some of these I like what I read about Welsh Harlequins, Buff...
This is a bit verbose but I'm hoping I can answer some questions up front.
I want ducks and chickens that lay a bunch of eggs and can't fly well. The forum seems to have good data for which ones should be considered.
My goals are, fun with fowl, insect removal, grass removal and eggs. I...
I'm an ardent reader of BackyardChickens. I especially enjoy learning for the day I do get chickens and/or ducks. I just seldom post anything to these forums. It seems like everything I could contribute has already been said.
This is very close to what I want to do. I can incorporate this plan to help me design mine. I need to be no more than 3'6" wide so I can move my tractor through gates that are only 4' wide.