I'm not as far north as you, lol Central Texas..
I'm torn as to what to get. I was going to get Buff Orpingtons (neighbor suggestion)
But I like the idea (another suggestion on here) to get a mix for the first time...
About to order chicks, but want to make sure that I am ready. I am a Neeeeewwwbie...
I have the nursery coop ready (Not brooder)
So, I need:
brooder box (cardboard, wood? plastic tote?)
heat lamp?
PND
waterer
Starter crumbles
What am I missing?