You can check here on BYC in the Buy Sell and Trade section for birds as well as your states thread and chat with others in your area that might be able to help you....
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/67/buy-sell-trade
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you
Good...
All I keep are the Black Australorps. They are GREAT layers and very docile and friendly too. You might want to check out this chart on the different breeds and their personalities and laying abilities...
http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html
Great to have you aboard and enjoy BYC!